Belgium World Cup Matches: Draws with Egypt and Iran
In the 2022 World Cup group stage, Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt on June 16, with notable performances from De Ketelaere (8 duels won) and poor outings from De Bruyne (1 of 8 duels). On June 22, Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran. Trossard played both matches, showing inconsistent form. The articles focus on individual player statistics from these games, highlighting mixed team performance.
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Doku's Performance Stats in Belgium's World Cup Quarterfinal Loss to Spain
In the World Cup quarter-finals, Belgium lost 1-2 to Spain. The article provides detailed match statistics for Belgian player Doku, who played the full 90 minutes. He had 46 touches, completed 4 of 9 dribbles, and covered 263.6 meters in total dribbling distance. Doku won 10 of 21 ground duels, regained possession 5 times, suffered 5 fouls, and committed 3 fouls. He made 15 successful passes out of 19, had 1 key pass, and completed 1 of 2 crosses. Defensively, he recorded 2 interceptions and 1 successful tackle. The data is sourced from Sofascore and published by Hupu soccer.
虎扑 - 足球De Ketelaere Scores but Belgium Loses 1-2 to Spain in World Cup Quarterfinal
In a World Cup quarterfinal match on July 11, Belgium lost 1-2 to Spain. De Ketelaere played the full 90 minutes, scoring 1 goal from 2 shots (1 on target) with an expected goals (xG) of 0.18. He had 32 touches, completed 10 of 20 passes, made 5 dribbles covering 65 meters, lost his only ground duel but won 5 of 7 aerial duels. He lost possession 18 times, regained possession once, and was caught offside once. The match statistics were sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球De Bruyne's Match Stats: 5 Duels Won, 5 Ball Recoveries in Belgium vs Spain World Cup Quarterfinal
In a World Cup quarterfinal match between Belgium and Spain, Kevin De Bruyne played 86 minutes before being substituted in the second half. His performance statistics include 2 shots (1 on target), 35 touches, 24 passes with 19 successful completions, 7 dribbles covering 53.1 meters, winning 2 of 4 ground duels and 1 aerial duel, 5 possession regains, 1 successful tackle, 2 clearances, 1 foul suffered, and 2 fouls committed. The match report, sourced from Sofascore and published by Hupu Football News, also includes a user comment noting De Bruyne's aging and another referencing the absence of goalkeeper Courtois.
虎扑 - 足球Trossard's Poor Performance in World Cup Quarterfinal: 0 Shots, 0 Key Passes
In the World Cup quarterfinal match between Belgium and Spain, Belgian forward Leandro Trossard had a notably ineffective performance before being substituted off in the second half. According to statistics from Sofascore, Trossard recorded 0 shots, 0 key passes, and 0 successful dribbles in 60 minutes of play. He had 22 touches, completed all 12 of his passes, but lost possession 5 times. In ground duels, he won only 1 out of 6 attempts. He made 2 clearances and committed 1 foul. The article, sourced from Hupu Soccer, highlights his lack of offensive impact while playing on the right wing.
虎扑 - 足球Lukebakio's Match Stats: 6 Dribbles, 5 Ball Recoveries, Won 13 Duels in World Cup Loss
In a World Cup Round of 16 match on July 7, the United States lost 1-4 to Belgium. Forward Lukebakio played 67 minutes and recorded notable individual statistics: 2 shots (0 on target), 1 big chance missed, 39 touches, 17 passes (15 successful), 0 successful crosses out of 3 attempts, 1 successful long ball, 6 successful dribbles out of 8 attempts (total of 9 dribbles covering 117.9 meters), won 8 of 13 ground duels, lost possession 11 times, recovered the ball 5 times, suffered 1 foul, made 1 successful tackle, and committed 1 foul. The data was sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Lukaku Scores in 23 Minutes Off the Bench in World Cup Round of 16
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium, Belgium won 4-1. Romelu Lukaku came off the bench and played for 23 minutes, scoring 1 goal with an expected goals (xG) of just 0.05. He had 1 shot on target, 8 touches, 4 passes (3 successful), 1 unsuccessful dribble attempt, 3 dribbles totaling 23.4 meters, lost both ground duels, won 1 of 2 aerial duels, lost possession 3 times, and regained possession once. The statistics were sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球De Ketelaere Scores 2 Goals and Provides 1 Assist in World Cup Round of 16 Match
In the World Cup round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States, Belgian player De Ketelaere was substituted off in the second half after an impressive performance. He scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist during his 67 minutes on the pitch. His expected goals (xG) was 1.22, with 3 shots all on target. He also made 3 key passes, completed 1 dribble, and won all 3 ground duels. In aerial duels, he won 3 out of 6. He had 30 touches, completed 15 of 17 passes, and had 10 dribbles covering 97.2 meters. Defensively, he recorded 2 ball recoveries, 2 interceptions, and 1 successful tackle. He also drew 1 foul and was caught offside once. The statistics were sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Dest Substituted at Halftime in World Cup Round of 16 Match with Modest Stats
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium, American defender Sergiño Dest was substituted off at halftime after 45 minutes of play. His statistical performance included 23 touches, 11 successful passes out of 14 attempts, 2 successful dribbles out of 3 attempts, 9 total dribbles covering 89.8 meters, winning 2 of 5 ground duels with no aerial duels, 7 possessions lost, 3 possessions regained, and 1 foul. He recorded no shots. The data was sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Trossard's Expected Assists in World Cup Rank Second Behind Olise
In the World Cup round of 16 match between the USA and Belgium, Belgium's De Ketelaere scored a header from a cross by Leandro Trossard in the 33rd minute, completing a brace and giving Belgium a 2-1 lead. According to statistics, Trossard's expected assists (xA) in the tournament reached 2.16, ranking second among all players, trailing only Michael Olise in the same period. The report originates from Hupu Football, citing a post on X (formerly Twitter).
虎扑 - 足球Belgium Scores 2.5 Goals Per 90 Minutes With Lukaku, 1.2 Without Him in World Cup
In the World Cup Round of 16, Belgium came from behind to defeat Senegal 3-2. Statistical analysis from the tournament shows a significant impact of striker Romelu Lukaku on Belgium's offensive performance. When Lukaku was on the pitch, Belgium averaged 2.5 goals per 90 minutes. In contrast, when he was off the field, the team's scoring rate dropped sharply to just 1.2 goals per 90 minutes. The data highlights Lukaku's crucial role in Belgium's attacking efficiency during the World Cup.
虎扑 - 足球Trossard Leads World Cup in Key Passes, Records First Assist in Belgium's 3-2 Win Over Senegal
In the World Cup Round of 16 match, Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 with a goal from Romelu Lukaku, coming from behind. Trossard has now recorded 16 key passes in the tournament, leading all players. In this match, he made 3 key passes and provided his first assist of the World Cup. The report, published by Hupu Football, highlights Trossard's playmaking performance despite previously lacking assists.
虎扑 - 足球Lukaku's Match Stats: 1 Goal, 2 Key Passes in Belgium's 3-2 Win Over Senegal
In the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 2, Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2. Romelu Lukaku played 75 minutes, scoring one goal from an expected goals (xG) of 0.16. He had one shot on target, two key passes, and completed one successful dribble. Lukaku won 1 of 1 ground duels and 2 of 3 aerial duels, lost possession six times, and made one clearance. His passing accuracy was 77% (10/13). The stats, sourced from Sofascore, highlight his efficient but limited involvement in the victory.
虎扑 - 足球Courtois Match Stats: 3 Saves in Belgium's 3-2 Win Over Senegal
The article reports on the World Cup Round of 16 match between Belgium and Senegal, which ended 3-2 in favor of Belgium. It focuses on the match statistics of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who played the full 120 minutes. His stats include 3 saves (1 inside the box), 1 high ball claim, 2 clearances, 29/34 accurate passes (85%), 6/11 successful long balls (55%), 47 touches, and an expected assists (xA) of 0.01. The data is sourced from Sofascore and published by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Tielemans Shines with Two Goals and Penalty Won in Belgium vs Senegal World Cup Match
A Hupu news report from July 2 provides detailed match statistics for Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans during the World Cup round of 16 match between Belgium and Senegal, which Belgium won 3-2. Tielemans played the full 120 minutes, scoring two goals (with an expected goals value of 0.98). He also won one penalty and did not register an assist. His passing accuracy was 83% (54 out of 65 passes completed), and he attempted 5 crosses with none successful. Defensively, Tielemans recorded 6 ball recoveries, one successful tackle, one interception, and won 4 of 5 aerial duels. He had 87 touches, committed 4 fouls, was dribbled past once, and lost possession 20 times. The statistics were sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Trossard's Match Data: 1 Assist, 3 Key Passes, 3 Dribbles, 8 Ball Recoveries
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Belgium and Senegal, Leandro Trossard delivered a notable performance. Over 109 minutes, he recorded 1 assist, created 1 big chance, and made 3 key passes. He completed 3 successful dribbles out of 4 attempts, had 61 touches, and recovered 8 balls. His passing accuracy was 79% (34/43), and he drew 3 fouls. Trossard also contributed defensively with 1 interception and won 6 of 9 ground duels. Despite not scoring, his expected goals (xG) was 0.13 and expected assists (xA) was 0.45, reflecting his creative impact.
虎扑 - 足球De Bruyne's Match Stats: 1 Key Pass, 10 Times Lost Possession, 2 Shots in Belgium vs Senegal World Cup Clash
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Belgium and Senegal, Kevin De Bruyne played 56 minutes. His statistics include 0 goals, 0 assists, 1 key pass, 2 crosses with none accurate, 71% pass accuracy, 2 shots with none on target, 35 touches, 1 successful dribble, 10 possessions lost, 1 defensive contribution, 1 shot block, 1 ground duel won out of 2, and being dribbled past once. Expected goals (xG) were 0.06 and expected assists (xA) 0.03. The data is sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Doku's Match Statistics vs Senegal: Zero Key Passes and Shots in 56 Minutes
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between Belgium and Senegal, player Doku played 56 minutes. His performance statistics include 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 key passes, and 0 shots of any kind (on target or blocked). He completed 1 successful dribble out of 1 attempt, had 2 crosses with 1 accurate, and completed 13 of 16 passes (81% accuracy). He suffered 4 fouls, lost possession 5 times, regained possession 3 times, and won 5 of 6 ground duels. His expected assists (xA) was 0.04. He was dribbled past once. The data was sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Lukaku vs New Zealand Full Match Stats: 11 Minutes, 1 Goal, 1 Assist
In the World Cup group stage Group G final round, Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1. The article focuses on striker Romelu Lukaku's brief but highly effective performance, playing only 11 minutes. During that time, he scored 1 goal from 1 shot on target, provided 1 assist, completed all 4 passes (100% accuracy), recorded 5 touches, and made 1 key pass. His expected goals (xG) was 0.52 and expected assists (xA) was 0.06. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights Lukaku's clinical impact despite limited involvement.
虎扑 - 足球Trossard vs New Zealand Full Match Stats: 7 Shots, 2 Goals, 1 Hit Woodwork, 4 Key Passes
In a World Cup Group G match between Belgium and New Zealand, Leandro Trossard delivered an impressive performance before being substituted off in the 72nd minute alongside Kevin De Bruyne. Trossard scored 2 goals from 7 shots, with an expected goals (xG) of 1.23. He also created 1 big chance, made 4 key passes, and completed 30 passes with 87% accuracy. Defensively, he contributed 4 defensive actions, including 1 interception and 2 clearances. He won 3 of 6 ground duels but lost his only aerial duel. The match data highlights his offensive impact and overall involvement.
虎扑 - 足球De Bruyne vs New Zealand World Cup Stats: 1 Goal, 7 Shots, 4 Key Passes in 72 Minutes
This article from Hupu reports the full match statistics for Kevin De Bruyne in the World Cup Group G match between Belgium and New Zealand, played on June 27. De Bruyne was substituted off in the 72nd minute after scoring 1 goal. His expected goals (xG) was 0.5 and expected assists (xA) 0.53. He recorded 7 shots, with 2 on target and 3 blocked, and made 4 key passes. In terms of passing, he completed 47 passes with an 87% accuracy rate, including 39 opposition half passes (85% accuracy) and 8 own-half passes (100% accuracy). He also delivered 4 crosses with 2 accurate, and 3 long balls (67% accurate). Defensively, he had 1 successful tackle, 3 ball recoveries, and won 3 of 7 ground duels. He lost possession 10 times and was dribbled past twice. The article provides a detailed breakdown of his performance for analysis.
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