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The experienced Belgian team defeated Canada 1-0 in her first World Cup appearance since 1986.
Canadian star Alfonso Davies scored his goal in the 10th minute for his country's first-ever World Cup, but his try was overshadowed by the Belgian goalkeeper and World Cup holder of his Golden Gloves. Thibaut, who is thwarted by his Courtois. Michy Batshuayi's goal in the 44th minute was the only goal.
According to FOX Sports' FIFA rules expert Mark Clattenberg, Belgium's win was controversial. What does this result mean for both teams? FOX Sports football analysts Warren Burton, Jimmy Conrad, and Sasha Kriestan break it all down in World Cup Now.
1. Burton:Â Canada had a chance
Of all the chances you wanted, it would be [Davis]. He's an outstanding player and they played well today. The tactics, the effort and the commitment were there. They were given one chance after another. Belgium just shorthair quality and that made the difference. Belgium looked average and I think Canadians should be very proud of themselves. they were great.
you came to the world cup It's been a long time since they were there. I've seen before how they acted, how they sang the national anthem, how people cried. That's why I have high pride. Of course, there are many disappointments, but the favorites played one, Belgium, and beat them. i love this team. Knowing his coach John Hardman, he didn't back down. I think that will be his message in the morning. "Keep that in mind. Yes, we are disappointed, but we have every chance to go ahead and be in this competition, score our first goal and score our first points in the World Cup."
2. Conrad eviscerated for Canada
Canada had them! you had them! Canada put them in danger. Only Canada in the first half of and in Belgium he only scored one goal. At least the draw seemed a fair result, but Croatia and Morocco also drew early in the day, so everyone in Group F was level on points, so that would have been pretty cool. Canada has had some great opportunities. I am still disappointed in them, my friends in the north. Belgium still has something to build. When France won the World Cup in 2018, they first played Australia and I remember doing very badly in that match, but they survived and got the win that propelled them to great heights. I gotÂ
3. Klestan:Â Belgium has a lot of room for improvement
From the Belgian point of view, they bend but they don't break. We didn't play well tonight. They will be relieved to have taken three points, topping their group and taking a big step into the knockout stage, but they need to play better if they want to win this tournament. You have a very deep team. Michy Batshuayi didn't play well tonight but scored. Kevin De Bruyne wasn't himself tonight.
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