Belgium started their 2022 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Canada. Despite the perceived difference in class, it wasn't an easy game for Red Devils.
In fact, many would argue that Canada was the superior team and Belgium got the 3 points only thanks to an impressive performance from Thibaut Courtois (which included a saved penalty, by the way).
Courtois's numbers v Canada
3 saves
1 penalty saved
38/48 passes
5/15 long balls
Eden Hazard, on the other hand, didn't show anything impressive. The Real Madrid winger was rightly subbed off after 62 minutes.
Hazard's numbers v Canada
19/25 passes
2/2 dribbles
0 shots
0 key passes
7/10 duels won
1 interception
With 3 points, the Red Devils currently top the group. Next up, Belgium face Morocco on November 27.
