Croatia Vs Belgium – Belgium Football World Cup squad list and fixtures
Belgium will win the Football World Cup with a score of 14/1, but will enter the tournament as the second-placed team. Belgium will travel to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar after losing 1-0 to the Netherlands in their Nations League final in September. Three days earlier, Kevin De Bruyne played a major role in the 2-1 win over Wales.
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Wider recent results, however, will definitely give them confidence to exit the Qatar Football World Cup group stage as Croatia is their biggest threat in Group F. In the FIFA World Rankings, Belgium is in second place.
The Belgians topped their qualifying group with eight wins and two draws, including an 8-0 thrashing of Belarus. Romelu Lukaku was his country’s top scorer in qualifying with five goals. Their recent results mean they will enter the tournament as the second-placed team behind leaders Brazil.
Roberto Martinez was appointed coach of the Belgian national team in August 2016. He has since led them to their highest ever Football World Cup finish and propelled them to the top of the FIFA World Rankings, where they have remained from September 2018 to February 2021. At Euro 2020, Belgium were knocked out by eventual winners Italy in the quarter-finals.
Belgium Football World Cup squad
The FIFA World Cup squads are usually announced about six weeks before the start of the World Cup. This year’s Football World Cup will take place from November 20 to December 18.
Who is likely to be the star name in the squad?
Belgium’s stars include Kevin De Bruyne, Thibault Courtois and Eden Hazard, but they are waiting with bated breath to see if their star striker Romelu Lukaku regains full form before landing in Qatar World Cup. Lukaku, who is on loan from Chelsea at Inter Milan, has been injured since mid-September and is just starting to return to the bench in Serie A.
What are Belgium’s fixtures?
Belgium are in Group F alongside Canada, Croatia and Morocco.
- November 23: Belgium vs Canada, Al Rayyan Stadium, 7pm GMT (10pm local time)
- November 27: Belgium vs Morocco, Al Thumama Stadium, 1pm GMT (4pm local time)
- December 1: Croatia vs Belgium, Al Rayyan Stadium, 3pm GMT (6pm local time)
What is Belgium’s Football World Cup record?
Belgium’s best Football World Cup result came in the last edition of the tournament. They finished third in Russia 2018 after beating England in the playoffs, improving on their previous best finish of fourth place in 1986. Belgium first qualified for the tournament in 1930 and will take part this winter for the 14th time.
Why Ivan Rakitic is not playing for Croatia in Football World Cup 2022 ?
Croatian star Ivan Rakitic has decided to retire from the national team in 2020. He made the decision to leave after 13 years and 106 games. The 33-year-old midfielder retired from international football shortly after he left Barcelona and signed for fellow La Liga club Sevilla. He left his coach no choice for Euro 2020.
The decision to leave Rakitic came after he realized that he would no longer be part of the Croatian national team. Rakitic discussed the decision with national team captain Luka Modric, coach Zlatko Dalic and Croatian Football Association president Davor Šuker. For more know about Football World Cup Tickets.
Ivan Rakitic made 106 appearances and scored 15 goals for Croatia. The former Barcelona player was an integral part of the Croatia squad that reached the 2018 Football World Cup final in Russia before losing 4-2 to France. He was outstanding in midfield alongside Luka Modric for Croatia.
“Saying farewell to the Croatian national team is the most difficult decision of my career, but I felt that it was the moment when I had to break away and make this decision. I have enjoyed every game I have played for my country and the unforgettable moments of the Football World Cup will remain among my favorites. I am convinced that we still have a great team with a great future. I wish my friends and teammates the best of luck in the upcoming challenges and they will have their biggest fan in me. Ivan Rakitic said after his retirement.”
Rakitic joined his former club Sevilla after spending six years with Barcelona.
Ivan Rakitic was born in Switzerland to Croatian parents. He played for Switzerland at youth level but chose to represent Croatia at senior level. Rakitic made his debut for Croatia in 2007. He represented Croatia at Euro 2008, Euro 2012, Football World Cup 2014, Euro 2016 and FIFA World Cup 2018, where he finished second.
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