2022 FIFA World Cup, Belgium v Canada: Preview, Team News, Possible Line Ups, and Prediction
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Belgium vs Canada
The dark horses Belgium are all ready to lock horns with Canada; who are playing their very first FIFA World Cup campaign since 1986. All gratitude to the Bayern Munich young prodigy, Alphonso Davies, who along with his fellow Canadian stars led his country from the mouth of a sheer disaster to gaining a place in the prestigious event.
The former number-one ranked team Belgium, has fallen just short of the first spot just before the world cup. South American giant Brazil the current favorite for the golden trophy, took over the spot. The Group F opener will establish who will progress into the next round and Belgium has the most pressure as they need to win the game to cement their position as group favorites.
Belgium’s golden generation stars are mostly in their 30s, nodding to the fact, this World Cup shall stand as the last of their chances. The underachievers will give it full throttle to make it to the big stage. As the Belgian star, Kevin de Bruyne announced that this world cup is likely to be his last, there will be a need to reconstruct the team from scratch, and their performance this year will have a longstanding influence on the next generation that is going step in the national colours.
2022 FIFA World Cup Belgium vs Canada: Team News
The biggest concern for the Belgian side currently holds up with the growing concern for Romelu Lukaku‘s health. The Inter Milan star will not feature in this opener for the group, instead, Batshuayi is being considered or even Lois Openda is in contention to appear. Euro 2020 star Thorgan Hazard has dealt with injuries as well, so Yannick Carrasco or Timothy Castagne might start on the left-wing back.
The Canadian Captain Atiba Hutchinson, is set make his 99th cap for Canada, as after 20 years of his debut. The 2022 World cup is his tournament debut. Canada star Alphonso Davies also is in big question, after picking up a hamstring injury during a fixture with Bayern Munich two weeks ago.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Belgium vs Canada: Possible LineUps
Belgium(4-3-3):
Courtois;
Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Debast; Meunier,
Tielemans, Witsel, Castagne;
De Bruyne, Batshuayi, E Hazard
Canada(4-3-3):
Borjan;
Laryea, Johnston, Steven Vitoria, K Miller,
Adekugbe; Buchanan, Hutchinson
Eustaquio; David, Larin
2022 FIFA World Cup Belgium vs Canada: Prediction
After leading the line with higher scoring abilities and a better squad depth, the match shall fall in favor of the Belgians, though not easily with a score of 2-1.
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Akshat Pandey
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