Belgium vs Canada-Prediction & Lineup

Belgium vs Canada preview

In football, having a golden generation is one thing and winning silverware with that set of players is quite another. There was the 1980s Brazil that failed to win a World Cup, and then there was the English golden generation that fared even poorer. If Belgium fail to win the World Cup in Qatar, the Red Devils will join the list of golden generations that was unable to win to their potential. 

And their final bid to win the World Cup starts against Canada, a team with all the makings of a giant killer. Manager Roberto Martinez has announced a very strong squad, with the only notable commission being Divock Origi, who has been struggling for form at AC Milan. 

One of the significant criticisms of Roberto Martinez is that he gives players a long leash based on their reputation and not their form. However, this time Martinez has added some brilliant young talent to the squad. Jeremy Doku, Lois Openda, Wout Faes, Arthur Theate, Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana, and Charles De Ketelaere are all part of Belgium’s next generation and could provide the extra spark for their team in Qatar.

For Canada, it is their second World Cup appearance since 1986. The Canadians topped both of their CONCACAF qualifying groups to book their place. They scored the most and conceded the least goals in the qualifying phase.

John Herdman has selected a squad that is young and fearless. Most of the players ply their trade in Europe However, in their first World Cup in 36 years, the Maple Leafs have been given one of the toughest groups. The team have been drawn in Group F with Belgium, Morocco and 2018 World Cup runner-ups Croatia.  

However, Canada have nothing to fear and know that this set of players will become a solid squad four years from now when the World Cup will be held on their turf. 

GROUP F

Belgium 🇧🇪
Canada 🇨🇦
Croatia 🇭🇷
Morocco 🇲🇦

This group is fire. Anyone could finish first imo but I think Canada will be a huge overachiever. KDB will carry Belgium to 1st place. pic.twitter.com/0NpFQdi6S8

— Didi’s Right boot // Insta: @ValdirsFootyBurner (@DidiVSFrance58) November 13, 2022

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