Frank Christian
Belgium aimed to improve their track record at Euro 2024 after facing years of disappointment at both the European Championships and World Cups.
Despite boasting remarkable talent since 2010, the Red Devils have not advanced past the quarterfinals in a European Championship since 1980.
Narrow misses and challenges in translating their players’ club form into success on the international stage have been significant hurdles for Belgium.
Head coach Domenico Tedesco is leading the charge to elevate Belgium’s performance at major tournaments but faces a tough task after a surprising 1-0 loss to Slovakia in their opening Euro 2024 game. However, they bounced back with a 2-0 victory against Romania in the subsequent match and now need a positive outcome in their final group game to progress further.
Belgium’s Qualification Journey for Euro 2024
Tedesco took over as the Belgium manager following Roberto Martinez’s departure after the team’s early exit at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Securing six wins and two draws in eight matches enabled Belgium to clinch qualification as Group F winners, edging out Austria, with Romelu Lukaku setting a new record for Euro qualification with 14 goals.
Belgium’s European Championship Titles
Belgium has never claimed a European Championship title, with their best finish being a final defeat to West Germany in 1980.
Belgium’s European Championship Journey
After missing out on Euro tournaments following their co-hosting with the Netherlands in 2000, Belgium secured quarterfinal berths in Euro 2016 and 2020.
| Year | Host | Wins | Draws* | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
*Draws include knockout-stage games decided by penalty shootouts if level after regular and extra time.
Belgium’s European Championship History
| Year | Host | Stage Reached | Eliminated By |
