Belgium is the first country to qualify for six successive World
Cups; a record. Still, the country does not take its team or its
fortunes seriously.
Qualifying campaign
D 0-0 Croatia
(h)
W 4-0 Latvia
(a)
W 10-1 San Marino (h)
D 2-2 Scotland (a)
W 3-1 Latvia (h)
W 4-1 San Marino (a)
W 2-0 Scotland (h)
L 0-1 Croatia
(a)
Play-off
W 1-0 Cz Republic (h)
W 1-0 Cz Republic (a)
Perhaps, such pessimism is the result of Belgium's dour approach
to the game. They are organised and hardworking without
being spectacular. This time they have a relatively easy draw, pitted against Russia, Japan and Tunisia.
Goalkeepers: Geert De Vlieger, Frederic Herpoel, Francky Vandendriessche.
Defenders: Glen De Boeck, Eric Deflandre, Nico Van Kerckhoven, Daniel Van Buyten, Peter Van Der Heyden, Eric Van Meir, Jacky Peeters
Midfielders: Bart Goor, Timmy Simons, Danny Boffin, Yves Vanderhaeghe, Gaetan Englebert, Bernd Thijs, Sven Vermant, Johan Walem, Gert Verheyen
Forwards: Marc Wilmots, Wesley Sonck, Mbo Mpenza, Branko Strupar
