World Cup Appearances:
11 - 1930, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1970, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002
Accomplishments:
-- 4th 1986 FIFA World Cup™ Mexico
-- 3rd UEFA European Championship Belgium 1972
-- 2nd UEFA European Championship Italy 1980
-- Winner Olympic Games 1920
Star Players:
Marc Wilmots, Emile Mpenza
Approximate Odds of Winning:
80-1
AskMen's Rating of Team:
(out of 100)
65
Significant Strength:
An experienced defense and solid goalkeeping by Geert De Vlieger will give the rest of his teammates the motivation and belief that they have what it takes to compete with the top-ranked nations.
Significant Weakness:
Finding the connection between their midfielders and strikers will cause a problem for the team. And even when the passes do connect, putting the ball in the net will be even more difficult.
AskMen's Prediction:
Belgium is a solid and well organized counterattacking team that shouldn't have a problem hitting on their groups' weaker opponents. Getting passed into the second round won't be easy, but they are expected to finish second of Group H.
BELGIUM
