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July 1st, 2024
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Belgium in Euro 2024
This year, the Red Devils are once again representing Belgium at Euro 2024.
Belgium had a lucky draw for the group stage of Euro 2024, being drawn against Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine. Are the Red Devils among the favorites in this year’s championship?
Speculation is rife and a few favorites are already being earmarked for potential clashes during the round of 16, the quarterfinals and the semifinals.
More determined than ever to carry off the coveted trophy, the Belgian national team has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last few years. Backed by talented players, Belgium is a force to be reckoned with and a worthy opponent to Europe’s top teams.
Coachloads of Belgium fans are planning to make the trip to cheer their team on against these formidable giants. Stadiums will shake to the rhythm of the singing and cheering of these fans from the Flat Country. It’s a well-known fact: Belgians know how to party and light up the show wherever they go!
How far will Belgium go?
Belgium’s matches in Euro 2024
The Euro 2024 qualifying tournament for Belgium started on 24 March 2023 and ended on 19 November 2023.
Here’s a summary of the fixtures during the knockout stage:
Date | Match | Score |
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Matchday 1/10: 24/03/2023 | Sweden - Belgium | 0 - 3 |
Matchday 2/10: 28/03/2023 | Germany - Belgium | 2 - 3 |
Matchday 3/10: 17/06/2023 | Belgium - Austria | 1 - 1 |
Matchday 4/10: 20/06/2023 | Estonia - Belgium | 0 - 3 |
Matchday 5/10: 09/09/2023 | Azerbaijan - Belgium | 0 - 1 |
Matchday 6/10: 12/09/2023 | Belgium - Estonia | 5 - 0 |
Matchday 7/10: 13/10/2023 | Austria - Belgium | 2 - 3 |
Matchday 8/10: 16/10/2023 | Belgium - Sweden | Canceled |
Matchday 9/10: 15/11/2023 | Belgium - Serbia | 1 - 0 |
Matchday 10/10: 19/11/2023 | Belgium - Azerbaijan | 5 - 0 |
Belgium will play three matches during the group stage. The matches are scheduled in June against Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine.
Here’s the schedule for the group stage:
Euro 2024 group stage - Belgium
Date | Match | Score | City |
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Matchday 1/3: 17/06/2024 | Belgium - Slovakia | 0 - 1 | Frankfurt |
Matchday 2/3: 22/06/2024 | Belgium - Romania | 2 - 0 | Cologne |
Matchday 3/3: 26/06/2024 | Ukraine - Belgium | ? - ? | Stuttgart |
Star players for Belgium in Euro 2024
The statistics say it all: the top goalscorer during the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament was...Romelu Lukaku for Belgium! With 14 goals under his belt, including one penalty, the Belgian has once again demonstrated his prowess and can be counted among the players to watch out for during the tournament.
But that's not all! After four decisive passes, Jérémy Doku is high up in the rankings of passers during Belgium’s qualifying matches for Euro 2024. Hot on his heels are two of his teammates, Dodi Lukebakio and Yannick Carrasco, each of whom made three decisive passes.
The other goalscorers for Belgium were Leandro Trossard, who scored two, and Johan Bakayoko, Jan Vertonghen and Charles de Ketelaere, who scored one each.
The Belgium squad for Euro 2024
Here are all the members of head coach Domenico Tedesco’s Belgian squad in this Euro 2024:
Belgium goalkeepers for 2024
Name | Age |
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Thomas Kaminski Koen Casteels Matz Sels | 31 31 32 |
Belgium defenders for Euro 2024
Name | Age |
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Maxim De Cuyper Zeno Debast Arthur Theate Wout Faes Jan Vertonghen Thomas Meunier Axel Witsel Timothy Castagne | 23 20 23 26 37 32 35 28 |
Belgium midfielders for Euro 2024
Name | Age |
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Arthur Vermeeren Aster Vranckx Amadou Onana Kevin De Bruyne Youri Tielemans Leandro Trossard Yannick Carrasco Orel Mangala | 19 21 22 32 26 29 30 26 |
Belgium strikers for Euro 2024
Name | Age |
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Jérémy Doku Romelu Lukaku Dodi Lukébakio Charles De Ketelaere Loïs Openda Johan Bakayoko | 21 30 26 23 24 21 |
Belgium in Euro 2024 and previous track record
With 1,795.23 points, Belgium is currently placed third in the FIFA men’s ranking.
For this year’s participation in Euro 2024, the Belgian national team should receive at least €9.25 million.
In addition to this amount, other bonuses may be awarded depending on the team’s performance:
● Match bonus: €1,000,000 for each win;
● Match bonus: €500,000 for a draw;
● Qualification for the round of 16: €1,500,000;
● Qualification for the quarterfinals: €2,500,000;
● Qualification for the semifinals: €4,000,000;
● Champion: €8,000,000 and €5,000,000 for the runner-up.
This year marks Belgium’s 17th participation in the Euro. The team has qualified six times during its previous 16 tournaments. Its best performance was in 1980, when the Red Devils reached the final only to be beaten by West Germany.
Belgium’s performance in the European Football Championship 2024:
Belgian qualification in the European Football Championship
Host country | Year | Result | Ranking |
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Belgium | 1972 | Semifinal | 3rd |
Italy | 1980 | Final | 2nd |
France | 1984 | Group stage | 5th |
Belgium - Netherlands | 2000 | Group stage | 9th |
France | 2016 | Quarterfinals | 6th |
Europe
| 2021* | Quarterfinals | 5th |
Germany | 2024 | ? | ? |
* 2021: initially scheduled for 2020, the European Championship was finally held from 11 June to 11 July 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, the Euro was hosted by 11 different countries and the semifinals and final were played in Wembley Stadium.
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In the world of sports bets, there are thousands of little tips you can follow to strategically place your bets. While it is impossible to guarantee wins with absolute certainty, you can pay attention to the following points:
- The Belgian selectors choose a large number of players from different clubs. The style of play can vary depending on each player’s role on the pitch and the degree of team cohesion. You can track performance by following the results of the Red Devils’ matches and the individual track record of each player in their respective clubs;
- Each player has his own strengths and weaknesses. It’s important to be aware of the individual performance of each player and understand his contribution to the team. How many goals? How many decisive passes? How many cards? And so on. There’s a whole series of questions you can ask yourself in order to smarten up your bet;
- Analyze the players’ physical and mental health. High morale is vital for the whole team, and low morale can jeopardize the match and give the advantage to a weaker but more determined team. The same applies to a player who’s been injured or out of action for other reasons: talent and teamwork go hand in hand!
- Team strategy must be taken into account, both for the players you support and for their opponents. The line-up may change from one match to the next, and each player has a specific role to play on the pitch;
- Weather conditions can also influence the course of the match and have a direct impact on the players. Heat, cold, rain, and so on are some of the variables you need to consider when placing your bet.
Here are some other hot tips to guide you:
- Following the bookmakers can be a good idea. However, take the time to analyze their results and the sports in which they excel in terms of sports bets. And if a bookmaker or other so-called “professional” assures you that you are bound to win, don’t believe a word they say;
- Analyzing the odds can give a useful indication. The higher the odds, the lower your chance of winning the bet. That said, nothing is certain and a match can always go the other way;
- Creating a EURO 2024 position chart containing all the information on teams and players can give you an overview and help improve your strategy. You can also jot down the bets you have won and lost, in order to work out a new strategy;
- Betting on instinct is no guarantee whatsoever of winning. Only by devising a strategy and analyzing all the aforementioned points will you succeed in making more reliable bets;
- It is essential to learn the basics of sports bets before taking the plunge. Understanding the inner workings and subtleties will help you in your future bets;
- Don’t try and bounce back straightaway after a defeat. Take a step back and remind yourself that losing is part of the game. Bet again when you’re calm, as stress can be counterproductive and lead to compulsive behavior.
Bet responsibly when betting on Belgium at Euro 2024
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