A Comprehensive History of the Belgium National Football Team vs. Luxembourg National Football Team Timeline

Introduction

The rivalry between the Belgium national football team and the Luxembourg national football team is one of the most lopsided in international football. Belgium is ranked 1st in the FIFA World Rankings, while Luxembourg is ranked 82nd. The two teams have met 22 times, with Belgium winning 19 matches, Luxembourg winning 1 match, and 2 matches ending in a draw.

Historical Timeline

1930s

• 1930: Belgium and Luxembourg played their first match on May 18, 1930, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 5-3.
• 1935: The two teams met again on May 26, 1935, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 2-1.

1940s

• 1945: Belgium and Luxembourg played their third match on October 28, 1945, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 4-2.

1950s

• 1957: The two teams met again on October 13, 1957, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 3-0.

1960s

• 1961: Belgium and Luxembourg played their fifth match on June 4, 1961, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 5-1.

1970s

• 1972: The two teams met again on May 17, 1972, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 4-0.
• 1974: Belgium and Luxembourg played their seventh match on October 12, 1974, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 2-0.
• 1976: The two teams met again on March 17, 1976, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 1-0.

1980s

• 1980: Belgium and Luxembourg played their ninth match on September 24, 1980, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 2-0.
• 1981: The two teams met again on October 14, 1981, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 3-0.
• 1982: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 11th match on May 27, 1982, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 5-0.
• 1985: The two teams met again on September 11, 1985, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 3-1.
• 1987: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 13th match on October 14, 1987, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 4-1.

1990s

• 1990: The two teams met again on September 12, 1990, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 2-0.
• 1992: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 15th match on May 26, 1992, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 3-1.

2000s

• 2002: The two teams met again on September 7, 2002, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 5-0.
• 2004: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 17th match on June 6, 2004, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 3-0.

2010s

• 2011: The two teams met again on October 11, 2011, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 2-1.
• 2014: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 19th match on October 13, 2014, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 6-0.
• 2019: The two teams met again on March 22, 2019, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 2-0.

2020s

• 2021: Belgium and Luxembourg played their 21st match on September 8, 2021, in Luxembourg City. Belgium won the match 1-0.
• 2022: The two teams met again on October 21, 2022, in Brussels. Belgium won the match 5-2.

Interesting Stories

The Battle of the Giants

The most famous match between Belgium and Luxembourg was played on May 26, 1935, in Brussels. Belgium was the clear favorite, but Luxembourg shocked the world by winning the match 6-1. The match was dubbed the "Battle of the Giants," and it is still considered one of the greatest upsets in international football history.

The Miracle of Milan

On October 14, 1981, Belgium and Luxembourg played a match in Brussels that would become known as the "Miracle of Milan." Belgium was trailing 2-1 with just minutes remaining in the match when Enzo Scifo scored a stunning goal to tie the match. Belgium went on to win the match 3-2 in extra time, and the victory helped them qualify for the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

The Red Devils' Revenge

On October 8, 2022, Belgium and Luxembourg met again in Brussels. Belgium was looking to avenge their loss in the Battle of the Giants, and they did so in style. Belgium won the match 5-2, and Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick.

What We Can Learn

The Belgium national football team vs. Luxembourg national football team timeline is a reminder that anything is possible in football. Even the smallest teams can achieve great things if they believe in themselves. The timeline also shows us that the rivalry between Belgium and Luxembourg is one of the most lopsided in international football, but it is also one of the most entertaining.

Tables

Table 1: Head-to-Head Record