Belgium head to Euro 2024 under the leadership of Domenico Tedesco following Roberto Martinez's departure after their group stage exit at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Tedesco is looking to manage expectation for the Red Devils after years of perceived underperformance despite a talented array of stars available to Martinez and his predecessor Marc Wilmots.
If Tedesco can reduce the pressure on his players it could be real boost with the majority of his squad potentially facing their final international tournament in Germany.
Veteran duo Jan Vertonghen and captain Kevin De Bruyne are expected to end their international careers in 2024 and others could join them if Belgium fall short again.
Full Euro 2024 draw, fixtures, and group standings as matchups are solidified
Belgium were handed a very soft draw for Euro 2024, pulled alongside Slovakia, Romania, and the undetermined playoff winner from Path B, which could be one of Israel, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ukraine, or Iceland.
Romania won their competitive qualifying group ahead of Switzerland and Israel, but are still ranked 43rd in the world. Slovakia finished second in their group, which was dominated by Portugal.
The playoffs will be completed in the March international break, when Belgium will learn their final group opponent.
Group E standings
Who has qualified for Euro 2024? Teams, groups, who needs what to reach tournament in Germany
Belgium will open their Euro 2024 slate against Slovakia in Frankfurt, before facing Romania five days later in Cologne.
They will then return to Frankfurt for their final match against the undetermined playoff winner to close out group play. It's an incredibly kind geographical draw for Belgium, who play in Frankfurt twice, and don't have to
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