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The future of Belgium is promising despite a 1-0 World Cup semi-final defeat against France and the question of a aging team, according to manager Roberto Martinez. The "Golden Generation" faces the losers of the match between England and Croatia in Saturday's third quarter-final before heading home.
Seven of the 23 men from Belgium are in their thirties.
"Belgian football has a wealth" Belgium, which has never won a major tournament, impressed Russia by eliminating Brazil in the quarter-finals, but missed a good French side. "[19659003] "My disappointment" It was not about having a good tournament and ranking among the top four, but trying to win it, it's a sad locker room now We arrived at this stage and frozen, France is used to these great games but we faced that side. "
Martinez – whose side was undefeated in 24 games until this defeat – extended his contract in May for another two years.
"It is too early to evaluate the tournament," he said. "We need to focus on the last game and fight for third place, then we will regroup."
"As in any big tournament, we have to look at the younger generation and try to get stronger from the tournament to the tournament … And in my role, I have my eyes riveted on Euro 2020, so that's not the case. is not the right time to make an badessment at the moment. "
Samuel Umtiti's head was the only goal of the Krestovsky stadium in St. Petersburg.
: "The difference between defeat and victory was in a dead ball situation, that's how close the game was, I'm proud of my players, we've given everything we've got. France and wish him good luck in the final. "
France will face the winners of the match between England and Croatia on Wednesday.
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