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This year's European Championship has been disappointing for many teams, including Belgium, a former world number one. Belgium finds itself in arguably the weakest group in terms of overall strength, yet their poor form has prevented them from finishing as group winners. This downturn has left many fans disillusioned.
Before the tournament, Belgium wasn't the top favorite for the title but was considered among the contenders, especially as the only team in Europe undefeated since the World Cup. Expectations were naturally high, especially given this might be the final major tournament for their golden generation players like De Bruyne and Lukaku.
Moreover, Belgium's group opponents were among the lowest-ranked teams globally, with Romania having the lowest squad value at 96 million euros among all Euro participants. Despite this, Belgium's performance has been disappointing. They started with a goalless draw against Slovakia, followed by a narrow win over Romania, the least valuable team. Their third match against Ukraine ended in a draw, with risks of losing even in the final moments—a performance that surely disappointed.
In the end, Belgium only advanced on goal difference with four points, alongside three other teams. Next, they face a tough knockout phase against France, the favorites for the title despite their own inconsistent form. Historically, Belgium has lost all four previous encounters against France in major tournaments, adding to the uncertainty about Belgium's prospects.
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