Belgium Manager Marc Wilmots Names 24-Man Squad for 2014 World Cup
Brussels — Belgium head coach Marc Wilmots has announced his 24-man squad for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup, with a few notable new additions to the squad. The Red Devils, who are in Group H alongside Algeria, Russia, and South Korea, will aim to build on their recent successes and make an impact in Brazil.
The most significant uncertainty surrounding the squad lies in the goalkeeper position, where Koen Casteels is still recovering from injury. If Casteels does not recover in time for the tournament, he could be replaced by Silvio Proto of Anderlecht. However, Wilmots has expressed confidence in his squad’s overall strength, even with this potential change.
Two fresh faces make their debut in Belgium’s World Cup selection. Divock Origi, a young Kenyan-born forward, and Manchester United’s prodigious talent Adnan Januzaj are both included in the squad for the first time. Their inclusion highlights Belgium’s depth of young talent, with both players capable of making an impact on the global stage.
The squad, which includes a mix of experience and youthful energy, features key players such as Thibaut Courtois, Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku, all of whom have been vital to Belgium’s success in recent years. Belgium’s preparation for the World Cup will include a series of warm-up matches to ensure the team is ready for the challenges ahead.
Belgium 2014 World Cup Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Koen Casteels (Hoffenheim)
Thibaut Courtois (Atlético Madrid)
Simon Mignolet (Liverpool)
Defenders:
Toby Alderweireld (Atlético Madrid)
Laurent Ciman (Standard)
Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
Nicolas Lombaerts (Zenit)
Daniel Van Buyten (Bayern Munich)
Anthony Vanden Borre (Anderlecht)
Thomas Vermaelen (Arsenal)
Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham)
Midfielders:
Nacer Chadli (Tottenham)
Steven Defour (Porto)
Moussa Dembélé (Tottenham)
Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United)
Axel Witsel (Zenit)
Forwards:
Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg)
Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United)
Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
Dries Mertens (Napoli)
Kevin Mirallas (Everton)
Divock Origi (LOSC)
Reserves:
Silvio Proto (Anderlecht)
Sébastien Pocognoli (Hannover)
Thorgan Hazard (Zulte Waregem)
Michy Batshuayi (Standard)
Guillaume Gillet (Anderlecht)
Jelle Van Damme (Standard)
Radja Nainggolan (AS Roma)
Belgium’s squad is regarded as one of the most talented in recent memory, with a blend of established stars and emerging talents. As the team prepares for its World Cup campaign, expectations are high, and the world will be watching to see how the “Golden Generation” of Belgian football fares on the global stage.
