Belgium plays 3 - 4 - 2 - 1

Belgium appeared 14 times in FIFA World Cup so far.

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This is the 2nd time when Canada is playing in the world cup.

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Natural advantage goes to Belgium due to past world cup experience

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Belgium has announced a team of 26 players for the World Cup.

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Belgium is the only team in the world to top the FIFA ranking without having won a World Cup

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Kevin De Bruyne remains the best creative midfielder in the world

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Roberto Martinez's team finished third at the last World Cup in Russia in 2018

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Belgium team has a talent pool as deep as an ocean

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