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The defending World Cup champions were formerly granted an automatic spot in the Cup finals field. As of the 2006 tournament, this berth is no longer guaranteed. [13] However, no defending World Cup champion has yet failed to qualify. Automatic berths have never been given for defending World Cup runners-up.
Belgium national football team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Belgium have appeared in the finals tournament of the FIFA World Cup on 14 occasions, the first being at the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 where they finished in 11th place and played the first ever World Cup match against the United States.
At the eve of the World Cup in 2002, Belgium defeated reigning world and European champions France. [19] During that World Cup, Belgium defeated Russia and tied with co-host Japan and Tunisia to reach the round of 16. [41] After the 2002 World Cup, the team weakened with the loss of more veterans and coach Waseige.
Only five players in history have appeared in five different World Cups.
Appearances and goals are composed of FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship matches and each competition's required qualification matches, as well as UEFA Nations League matches and numerous international friendly tournaments and matches. Statistics correct as of 17 November 2021.
Most appearances in different World Cup finals Franky Van der Elst & Enzo Scifo (both in 1986, 1990, 1994 & 1998), 4 World Cups Most appearances at the World Cup finals Enzo Scifo, 17 caps Most appearances without ever playing at the World Cup finals Jef Jurion, 64 caps Most non-playing selections for the World Cup finals Simon Mignolet, 15 ...
Only 4 European teams entered the first World Cup. Italy 1934: Group 7: 3 teams, 2 qualify 3rd, 1pt/4 Netherlands 2–5 (a) Belgium 4–4 (h) Competed as "Irish Free State". Paddy Moore (v. Belgium) became the first player anywhere to score 4 goals in a World Cup match. France 1938: Group 2: 2 teams, 1 qualifies 2nd, 1pt/4 Norway 3–3, 2–3 ...
Ireland's third World Cup preceded by Saipan Incident drama. 2002-06-05: World Cup 2002: Ibaraki, Kashima Stadium: Germany: 1–1: McCarthy: Steve Staunton became the first Irish player to reach 100 caps. 2002-06-11: World Cup 2002: Yokohama, International Stadium: Saudi Arabia: 3–0: McCarthy: First World Cup match where Ireland scored more ...