The 1980s were the most successful decade in the existence of Belgium's national football team, as they appeared in four of the five major tournaments (European and World Championships) and also reached their best positions so far: second place at Euro 1980 and fourth place at the 1986 World Cup. Apart from their appearances at end stages, they ensured qualification for the 1990 World Cup during the last years of the decade. Overall, the balance was positive with 39 wins versus 24 losses (and 21 draws).
Results 84 matches played:
Legend for encountersS.O.Summer OlympicsW.C.FIFA World CupEUROUEFA European Football ChampionshipCCConfederations CupTBTie-break matchQQualification roundsR + numberRound numberFRFinal RoundGSGroup Stage1/16Round of 321/8Round of 16QFQuarter-finalSFSemi-finalFFinalRPRepechageRep.Replay match3rd-4thThird place match
Notes
See also Competitive record of the Belgium national football team (with tournament history and all-time team record)
References
External links RSSSF archive of results 1904– eu-football.info Belgium national football team match results