Belgium's "golden generation" have one more chance to shed their reputation

After Kevin De Bruyne announced that the World Cup in Qatar is probably going to be his final tournament, he signalled the end of an era and provided Belgium's "golden generation" with one last opportunity to shake their reputation as chronic underachievers. As one of the favourites when the competition begins on November 20, Belgium will boast a star-studded lineup that includes De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard, and Romelu Lukaku.

The best run of a period that held so much potential for the Red Devils came four years later when they lost to France in the World Cup semifinals. The majority of Belgium's talents are now in their 30s, making the 2018 World Cup increasingly likely to be the last opportunity for the generation. Newcomers to the scene Lois Openda, 22, Charles De Ketelaere, 21, and Amadou Onana, 21, provide optimism for a bright future in Belgium.