World Cup’s revisited: Belgium at Mexico 1970
Belgium participated in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, marking their fourth appearance and first since 1954. They began the tournament with a historic 3-0 win over El Salvador, securing their first-ever World Cup victory. However, they were subsequently defeated by the Soviet Union and failed to advance beyond the group stage.
- ▪Belgium qualified for the 1970 World Cup by finishing top of their group, which included Yugoslavia, Spain, and Finland.
- ▪Johannes Devrindt scored six goals during qualification, leading the team into the tournament.
- ▪Belgium defeated El Salvador 3-0 in their opening match, marking their first World Cup victory, with goals from Wilfried van Moer and Raoul Lambert.
- ▪The team was managed by Raymond Goethals and captained by Paul Van Himst.
- ▪After their win over El Salvador, Belgium lost to the Soviet Union and did not progress past the group stage.
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- ▪ Mexico teachers threaten World Cup disruption over pay — Al Jazeera English
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 09:05:00 +0000 |
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