After 16 years in the wilderness, Belgium returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1954. Raymond Goethals was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 |
Belgium found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Belgium endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a commanding 3-0 victory over El Salvador, a heavy 1-4 defeat to Soviet Union, and a narrow 0-1 loss to Mexico. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Belgium's campaign ended at the the group phase.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Wilfried Van Moer led Belgium's attack with 2 goals at the 1970 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Lambert, both with 2.
The tactical mind behind Belgium's 1970 campaign. Leading Belgium at his first World Cup 1 win, 2 losses under Goethals.
Raymond Goethals' Belgium team relied on a mix of attacking flair and defensive solidity, but ultimately struggled to find consistency. The squad's youth and inexperience proved difficult to overcome, as they faced stiff competition from more established nations.
