Cambiaso and Retegui put the last touches in the net after Italy drew an artistic tableau from the back to the front line. Lorenzo Pelligrini red card was a stab, as it killed his national team momentum, leading to a draw. A stalemate with no one was able to attain chechmate. Tactical analysis and […]
This was indeed your typical knockout game, where both teams played with caution, and ultimately, one moment of decisiveness or misfortune, depending on one’s support, decided the game. France once again defeated Belgium, though not in the most spectacular fashion. However, considering Belgium’s comparatively timid approach, Didier Deschamps’ men, with their quality, deserved to advance […]
Heartbreak for Ukraine, sheer relief for Belgium, despite both teams finishing with four points. Ukraine’s approach without the ball effectively restricted Belgium’s attacking solutions, but their failure to capitalize on chances was their undoing. On the other side, Domenico Tedesco’s men certainly delivered a lackluster performance on the night, but their progression to the knockout […]
Belgium bounced back from their shock defeat with a trademark performance. Scoring early certainly helped them dictate the pace, forcing Romania to chase the game, while allowing Belgium to showcase their attacking prowess. Their success revolved around the midfield dominance, and although Romania created opportunities in the second half, Tedesco’s men held firm to secure […]
Slovakia arrived into this game with a brave approach, pressing high and looking to play an expansive possession game. They were rewarded with an early goal, but had to ride their luck slightly against a dangerous Belgium attack in order to secure the win. This tactical preview has been written by Josh Manley. We decided to make […]
The much-revered Golden Generation era came to a disappointing end, but now Belgium boast a fresh set of players ready to take on a new challenge. While expectations are not as high as before, the team, led by the young Domenico Tedesco, has the potential to pack a punch and surprise many. Should their ambitions […]
After a disappointing World Cup, Belgium began the new era with a triumphant performance against Sweden. It was a game of two halves, but Belgium were clinical, with Romelu Lukaku scoring a hattrick to seal an impressive victory on their travels. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. Belgium were dumped out of the 2022 […]
Belgium’s struggles continued, and although they showed improvement from their last two games, Roberto Martínez’s side are knocked out from the group stages for the first time since 1998. Croatia took a cautious approach, but it paid dividends as they progressed to the round of sixteen at the expense of a devastated Belgian side. Tactical […]
Morocco marked a memorable day in their history as they overcame Belgium against the odds. The 2022 World Cup witnessed another upset, and this time Roberto Martínez’s world number two side struggled to create chances against a well-marshaled Moroccan outfit. In the end, goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal piled on Belgium’s misery. Tactical […]
Canada returned to the world stage after thirty-six years and showcased their ability in style. Their vibrant energy and high pressing caused Belgium enormous problems, but the world number two side edged over the line, partly thanks to some poor finishing by their opponents. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. After achieving […]