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ST PETERSBURG (REUTERS) – Belgium's bitter defeat in the semi-finals of the World Cup is tempered by the fact that influential members will probably still be in two years for the European Championship, where they will have another chance to win a major title
The "golden generation" of the country was hoping for their first World Cup finals, but on Tuesday (July 10th) they missed their first stadium victory in St. Petersburg [19659002] But if there is consolation, there will be many who will come back to try the tournament of the Euro 2020 where, if they qualify comfortably, Belgium will be among the favorites.
I've had a lot of young talents through and in my role, I have an eye on the Euros in 2020, "said coach Roberto Martinez, who signed an extension of two-year contract to take it until 2020 a few weeks before the World Cup begins
"It's too early to make a sort of evaluation of the tournament (Russia) right now , we must focus on this last game, returning to St. Petersburg and face the opportunity to fight for this third place.
"Then we will need to regroup again As happens after any tournament, we have to watch the younger generation and try to become stronger tournament in tournament." Belgium plays Saturday against the loser Wednesday's semi-final between Croatia and England at the third place stop.
Players like Captain Eden Hazard, Kevin Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois are under 28 years and will be looking forward to another chance.
"The disappointment is huge but we have to be realistic. We had a good tournament, even the match against France was good, and we can be proud despite the fact that we lost, "said de Bruyne
" There was little difference between us and France and , finally, »
Belgium's top international performances were the finalists in the European Championship in 1980 and now two semifinals of the World Cup, the first of which in 1986.
Asked if it was knocked out of the World Cup was the last chance for a group of talented players who have promised a lot in recent years, Courtois said: "I do not know.
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