Collection: Belgium World Cup Soccer Cards
Belgium’s "Golden Generation" includes stars like Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku. Rookie cards for De Bruyne and Lukaku are popular collector items, while memorabilia and autographed editions of Hazard remain in demand. Belgium’s World Cup-themed Panini Prizm cards and parallels for players like De Bruyne are among the most sought-after international player cards.
The Belgium national football team, known as the Red Devils, has built a World Cup legacy marked by resilience, technical brilliance, and the emergence of a golden generation that has made the country one of Europe’s strongest footballing nations. Belgium first appeared in the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay, and while early tournaments brought limited success, the 1980s ushered in a new era of competitiveness. Led by coach Guy Thys and stars like Jan Ceulemans, Enzo Scifo, and goalkeeper Jean-Marie Pfaff, Belgium reached the semifinals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, where they were eliminated by Diego Maradona’s Argentina after a memorable run that established the team on the global stage. After fluctuating performances in the 1990s and early 2000s, Belgium underwent a resurgence built around a new generation of world-class talent, culminating in their best-ever finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Managed by Roberto Martínez and powered by stars like Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, and Vincent Kompany, Belgium played some of the tournament’s most exciting football, defeating Brazil in the quarterfinals before falling narrowly to eventual champions France in the semifinals, ultimately securing third place with a victory over England. Courtois won the Golden Glove as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, while Hazard and De Bruyne showcased their creativity and leadership, cementing Belgium’s reputation as a global powerhouse. Despite high expectations in 2022, the team fell short in the group stage, signaling the possible transition from its golden generation to a new era of rising stars such as Jeremy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere. With consistent top FIFA rankings in recent years, Belgium’s World Cup story reflects both the heartbreak and brilliance of a small nation producing extraordinary talent, always striving to capture the ultimate prize.
Favorite Belgium FIFA World Cup Soccer Legends
Eden Hazard | Romelu Lukaku | Kevin De Bruyne | Thibaut Courtois | Vincent Kompany | Jan Vertonghen | Axel Witsel | Dries Mertens | Marouane Fellaini | Thomas Meunier