Belgium returned to the World Cup in 1998, looking to improve on their 1994 knockout-round exit. Under Georges Leekens, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 1 |
Belgium's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes.
Belgium emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. Their campaign featured a 0-0 draw with Netherlands, a 2-2 draw with Mexico, and a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic. Belgium's tournament ended at the first round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Unbeaten throughout eliminated in the group stage.
Marc Wilmots led Belgium's attack with 2 goals at the 1998 World Cup.
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Verheyen sent off vs Mexico.
The tactical mind behind Belgium's 1998 campaign. Winless under Leekens leading Belgium at his first World Cup.
Belgium's tactics were characterized by defensive solidity, as they relied on goalkeeper's quick reflexes and organized defending. Georges Leekens' approach focused on stability over attacking flair.
