The Defining Moment
Belgium 1938
In the knockout rounds, they fell to France in the Round of 16. France proved to be a step too far, and Belgium's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
Arnold Badjou
Robert Paverick
Corneel Seys
Émile Stijnen
Alfons De Winter
John Van Alphen
Raymond Braine
Fernand Buyle
Hendrik Isemborghs
Charles Vanden Wouwer
Bernard Voorhoof
4-3-3
4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
4-5-1
4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 1938
Belgium
Round of 16Belgium returned to the World Cup in 1938, looking to improve on their 1934 knockout-round exit. Under Jack Butler, they were ready to write the next chapter.
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France Beats Belgium 3-1 in Round of 16
The 1938 FIFA World Cup saw France triumph over Belgium in a thrilling round of 16, securing a 3-1 victory at Stade Olympique de Colombes in Paris.
Dec 31, 2025
The Campaign
World Cup 1938
Belgium's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1938 campaign
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Hendrik Isemborghs
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Hendrik Isemborghs led Belgium's attack with 1 goal at the 1938 World Cup.
Head Coach
Jack Butler
England · 1938
The tactical mind behind Belgium's 1938 campaign.
Playing Style
Underdog Strugglers
Tactical identity · 1938
Playing without an established formation, Jack Butler's team relied on individual brilliance and long-range shots but struggled against France's well-organized defense.
Goalkeepers
André Vandewyer
GK
Arnold Badjou
1GAME
GK
Robert Braet
GK
Defenders
Alfons De Winter
1GAME
RB
Corneel Seys
1GAME
CB
Frans Gommers
CB
Jean Petit
CB
Philibert Smellinckx
CB
Robert Paverick
1GAME
LB
Émile Stijnen
1GAME
CB
Midfielders
Fernand Buyle
1GAME
RM
John Van Alphen
1GAME
LM
Paul Henry
CM
Pierre Dalem
CM
Raymond Braine
1GAME
CM
Forwards
Arthur Ceuleers
CF
Bernard Voorhoof
1GAME
RW
Charles Vanden Wouwer
1GAME
CF
Hendrik Isemborghs
1GAME1GOAL
LW
Jean Capelle
CF
Jean Fievez
CF
Joseph Nelis
CF