Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free Tips | Belgium vs Canada: 12th match

Belgium vs Canada Match Details

Match: Belgium vs Canada, 12th match | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 24 November 2022

Time: 1.00 AM (GMT+6), 12.30 AM (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Al Rayyan Stadium, Qatar

Belgium vs Canada Preview

Belgium and Canada will face in the Group F match in World Cup football popularly known as The Greatest Show on Earth.

Belgium is undoubtedly one of the contenders for the title. At the start of every World Cup, Belgium is on the list of hot favorites. Belgium hasn’t won a World Cup so far. But they are having a golden generation. So, it’s their golden opportunity to win the World Cup. They were at the top of point table for several years. Also, they played quarter final in the last two World Cup in a row. So surely, they will try to give their best to clinch the long-waited World Cup. 

On the other hand, Canada could hardly come to this World Cup. They are going to play in the World Cup after 1986.

Belgium, the 2nd team in FIFA ranking, is going to face Canada, the 41st team. The match will undoubtedly be a tough test for Canada.

Belgium vs Canada Match Key Points

Surprisingly, Belgium with so many stars still failed to win any trophy. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard all age big names in football. However, they failed to give any trophy to the country. Many of them are going to play their last World Cup. Surely, they’ll try their best to clinch the trophy.

Kevin De Bruyne is surely the biggest star of Belgium. Surely all the spotlights will be upon him.

On the other hand, Canada is going to go through an acid test in Group F to play against Belgium and Croatia. In this run, Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies and Lille star Jonathan David will be their charioteer in their dream journey. But the biggest star of the team is undoubtedly Jonathan David.

Belgium vs Canada Head-to-Head

Belgium and Canada have met once so far. Where Belgium won that match.

Belgium vs Canada Team News

Absence of Roman Lukaku is a blow for team Belgium. He will miss the first two group matches. In his absence De Bruyne and Eden Hazard will lead Belgium to fulfill their dream.

On the other hand, being recovered from injury Thomas Meunier can be seen in the eleven. As he played in a friendly against Egypt last week. Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld will form the back three.

Belgium vs Canada squad

Belgium squad

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Koen Casteels, Simon Mignolet

Defenders: Jan Vertonghen, Zeno Debast, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Toby Alderweireld, Wout Faes, Arthur Theate

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Axel Witsel, Hans Vanaken, Leander Dendoncker

Forwards: Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, Jeremy Doku, Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, Lois Openda, Charles De Ketelaere, Leandro Trossard

Canada squad

Goalkeepers: Milan Borjan (Red Star Belgrade), Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United), James Pantemis (CF Montreal)

Defenders: Sam Adekugbe (Hatayspor), Kamal Miller (CF Montreal), Steven Vitoria (Chaves), Joel Waterman (CF Montreal), Derek Cornelius (Panetolikos), Alistair Johnston (CF Montreal), Richie Laryea (Nottingham Forrest)

Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto), Ismael Kone (CF Montreal), Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC), Samuel Piette (CF Montreal), David Wotherspoon (St. Johnstone), Liam Fraser (Deinze), Atiba Hutchinson (Besiktas), Mark-Anthony Kaye (Toronto FC)

Forwards: Tajon Buchanan (Club Brugge), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Junior Hoillett (Reading), Cyle Larin (Club Brugge), Liam Miller (FC Basel), Ike Ugbo (Troyes), Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps), Jonathan David (Lille)

Belgium vs Canada Prediction

Scorecard: Belgium 2-0 Canada

Belgium have won three, lost two and drew one of their last six matches considering all competitions.

Canada, on the other hand, have won three of their last six matches, lost two and drew the other.

Considering the statistics, it may seem that Belgium   is clearly ahead. But Canada is not a weak team. On their day they can change the equation because they have big stars like Jonathan David.