After 16 years in the wilderness, Belgium returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1938. Doug Livingstone was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 |
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 1 |
Belgium's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes.
Belgium endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 4-4 draw with England, and a heavy 1-4 defeat to Italy. Belgium's tournament ended at the the group phase, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Averaged 2.5 goals per match.
Léopold Anoul led Belgium's attack with 3 goals at the 1954 World Cup.
The tactical mind behind Belgium's 1954 campaign.
Belgium employed a defensive-minded approach, focusing on containing their opponents rather than launching frequent attacks. The team struggled with consistency and depth in its squad.
