Belgium's rebuilding phase: can the next generation deliver?

The golden generation has passed. What comes next for Belgian football?

Belgium's golden generation — the group that peaked at #1 in the FIFA rankings — has largely moved on from international football.

The current squad features younger players with enormous potential, but lacks the tournament experience that defined their predecessors.

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