Belgium returned to the World Cup in 1994, looking to improve on their 1990 knockout-round exit. Under Paul Van Himst, they were ready to write the next chapter.
Belgium's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
Belgium showed enough quality to navigate a challenging group stage, though not without the occasional stumble. In the knockout rounds, they were narrowly knocked out by Germany in the Round of 16. The narrowest of defeats against Germany ended what had been a promising tournament run.
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Philippe Albert led Belgium's attack with 2 goals 1 in the group stage and 1 in the round of 16 at the 1994 World Cup.
Conceded in only 2 of 4 matches
The tactical mind behind Belgium's 1994 campaign. Leading Belgium at his first World Cup 2 wins, 2 losses under Himst.
Paul Van Himst led Belgium into the tournament on a high note, taking down Morocco and Netherlands before falling to Saudi Arabia. The team's attacking prowess was evident in its top scorers.
