Belgium and Canada come into play this Wednesday (23), for their first match in Group F of the World Cup. The duel will take place at the Ahmed bin Ali stadium, in Al Rayyan, from 4 p.m. (Brasilia time).

In Qatar, Roberto Martínez’s side will have something of a last chance to crown the generation that led the Belgians to 4th place in the 2018 World Cup. The Canadian team, meanwhile, return to the Cup after competing tournament only. once, in 1986, in Mexico.

Belgium

One of the Red Devils bets is on the right phase of Kevin De Bruyne, who is expected to command the Belgian midfielder in Qatar. It remains to be seen whether he can count on Eden Hazard, the team’s number 10. A reserve at Real Madrid, the midfielder has already admitted that he is not in his best physical shape. However, as captain and technical reference of the selection, he can surprise.

The big embezzlement is because of Romelu Lukaku. Called up injured, the striker will be out of the squad for the first two rounds.

Canada

Despite the lack of tradition in the World Cup, the Canadian team dreams of making history, at least with a place in the round of 16 of the competition.

For this, it will be essential that the star of Alphonso Davies shines on the grounds of Qatar, a mission which he can very well share with two other components of the offensive sector: attackers Jonathan David and Cyle Larin.

DATA SHEET

belgium x canada
Date and time: 23/11/2022, at 4 p.m. (from Brasilia)
Local: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan (Qatar)

PROBABLE HOURS:
BELGIUM
Courtois, Debast, Alderweireld and Vertonghen, Meunier, Onana, Witsel and Carrasco, Hazard and De Bruyne, Batshuayi. Coach: Roberto Martinez

CANADA
Borjan, Johnson, Victoria, Miller and Adekugbe, Piette and Eustace, Hoilett, Larin and Davies, David. Coach: John Herman

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