Belgium is ranked at no 2 as per FIFA World Ranking at present. Belgium is among the dark horses who can win the 2022 Qatar World Cup. In the previous World Cup, they had competed in the 3rd place. The Belgium national side has made 13 appearances in World Cup but they never win the prestigious trophy. So this time under Roberto Martinez’s coaching they can bring a new era to Belgium by winning the Qatar World Cup.
This national side has many great star players like Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and captain Eden Hazard. So I believe this star roster can destroy any strong opponents.
Coach
Roberto Martinez is the current football manager of Belgium’s national side. He was recruited as the head coach by Belgium national football federation on 3rd August 2016. His biggest achievement was leading Belgium to third place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Russian soil. So his previous achievement as a head coach says that he has the potential to make their side 2022 Qatar World Cup champions.
Goalkeepers
One of the greatest goalkeepers of this generation Real Madrid’s star Thibaut Courtois will be the 1st choice for Roberto Martinez’s side. This giant goalkeeper won the Golden Gloves in the previous 2018 Russia World Cup. While other goalkeepers like Club Brugge’s Simon Mignolet and Wolfsburg’s Koen Casteels are the 2nd and 3rd choices for the Belgium side.
| Player name | Club name |
| Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid |
| Simon Mignolet | Club Brugge |
| Koen Casteels | Wolfsburg |
Defenders
Belgium’s defense is one of the best defensive sides all over the world. The strong veteran defensive trio of Belgium, Anderlecht’s central defender Jan Vertonghen, Royal Antwerp’s center-back Toby Alderweireld, and Borussia Dortmund’s right-back Thomas Meunier will lead their defense in Qatar.
While Leicester City’s Timothy Castagne, Club Brugge’s right-back Dedryck Boyata, and Shabab Al-Ahli’s Jason Denayer will be the other defenders who can play for their nation in Qatar. On the other hand future star, Zeno Debast has the potential to give his team a great promising start on Qatar soil.
| Player name | Club name |
| Jan Vertonghen | Anderlecht |
| Toby Alderweireld | Royal Antwerp |
| Thomas Meunier | Borussia Dortmund |
| Timothy Castagne | Leicester City |
| Dedryck Boyata | Club Brugge |
| Jason Denayer | Shabab Al-Ahli |
| Zeno Debast | Anderlecht |
| Thomas Foket | Reims |
Midfielders
Belgium’s midfield has several star veteran players like Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Yannick Carrasco, and Leandro Trossard. Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne is one of the greatest midfielders in this era for his counterattacking and playmaking skills. Alongside him, Atlético Madrid’s Axel Witsel and Yannick Carrasco, Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans, and Brighton’s Leandro Trossard are the other veteran players of their nation.
While AC Milan’s Alexis Saelemaekers and Borussia Dortmund’s Thorgan Hazard are the two youth stars who can make their country proud on Qatar soil.
| Player name | Club name |
| Axel Witsel | Atlético Madrid |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City |
| Youri Tielemans | Leicester City |
| Yannick Carrasco | Atlético Madrid |
| Leandro Trossard | Brighton |
| Alexis Saelemaekers | AC Milan |
| Thorgan Hazard | Borussia Dortmund |
| Adnan Januzaj | Sevilla |
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Forwards
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium’s national side’s all-time leading goalscorer with 68 international goals in 102 appearances. Alongside Lukaku the three-pronged attack of Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens is capable of breaking down any impenetrable defense line on Qatar soil. Other talented forwards such as Charles de Ketelaere, Yari Verschaeren, and Jeremy Doku are all set to bring the prestigious trophy to their country in Qatar.
| Player name | Club name |
| Romelu Lukaku | Inter Milan |
| Eden Hazard (captain) | Real Madrid |
| Dries Mertens | Galatasaray SK |
| Charles de Ketelaere | AC Milan |
| Yari Verschaeren | Anderlecht |
| Jeremy Doku | Rennes |
| Divock Origi | AC Milan |
Conclusion
Belgium is ranked at no 2 as per FIFA World Ranking at present. Belgium is among the dark horses who can win the 2022 Qatar World Cup. This national side has many great star players like Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and captain Eden Hazard. So I believe this star roster can destroy any strong opponents. Roberto Martinez’s coaching and Eden Hazard’s captaincy will be an x-factor for Belgium on Qatar soil.
FAQ
Who is Belgium’s national side’s all-time leading goalscorer?
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium’s national side’s all-time leading goalscorer with 68 international goals in 102 appearances.
What is the best performance of Belgium’s national side in the FIFA World Cup?
In the 2018 Russia World Cup, Belgium competed in 3rd place. It is the best performance of Belgium’s national side in the FIFA World Cup.
In which year Belgium did debut in FIFA World Cup?
In the 1930s World Cup Belgium did debut where they finished in 11th position.