Belgium have been handed a tough World Cup 2022 group consisting of Croatia, Morocco and Canada. We’ve taken a look at their potential route to the final should the Red Devils manage to successfully navigate their way through the first stage.
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World Cup 2022: Group Stages
Belgium have been drawn one of the trickier groups, with all three opposition likely to provide a test for Roberto Martinez’s men. Canada are seen as most likely to finish bottom of the World Cup 2022 group, but they are undoubtedly an emerging nation beginning to find their feet on the world stage. Talents like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David have paved the way for a new generation of footballers, and they will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds as tournament underdogs.
Morocco could also shock a few. A large majority of their probable starting line-up is currently applying their trade, or has experience, in European competition and the continent’s top five leagues. Hakim Ziyech’s return to the national team provides a massive boost and the out of favour Chelsea winger will be their main man. Morocco are certainly one to keep an eye on.
Croatia look by far the biggest test of the group on paper. The 2018 World Cup runners-up have an incredibly experienced squad and one of the best midfields in the tournament. Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic provide an impressive blend of dynamism, ball-winning and creativity. There are concerns over the number of goals they will score after the retirement of Mario Mandzukic, but veteran Hoffenheim forward Andrej Kramaric is no stranger to putting the ball in the back of the next. This fixture could be crucial to decide who tops the World Cup 2022 group.
World Cup 2022: Round of 16 Opponents
As well as occupying a strong group, Belgium have landed in a rather unfavourable section of the World Cup 2022 draw. Should they advance to the round of 16, they will be pitted against one of the nations from Group E, consisting of Spain, Germany, Costa Rica and Japan.
You’d have to think that Spain and Germany will be to the two to progress, meaning it doesn’t make too much of a difference at this stage whether Belgium come first or second! Martinez’s men will like their chances against both European giants, with a wealth of world class talent running through the squad.
World Cup 2022: Route to the Final
After the round of 16 is when Belgium’s group position makes a difference. If they top the group then manage to beat either Spain or Germany in the round of 16, they will likely find themselves in the quarter-finals against one of Portugal, Uruguay, Serbia or Switzerland. They will like their odds against any of those nations. The semi-finals is where they could find themselves head-to-head with reigning champions France, with Brazil potentially waiting for them in the final.
Should they come second in the group and beat either Spain or Germany, they will likely end up against World Cup 2022 favourites Brazil in the quarter-final. This could set up an incredible semi-final against Argentina should they knock out the tournament favourites, with one of France or Germany awaiting at the final stage.
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