Belgium's National Team: A Legacy of Failure

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  • FINALLY, the first video essay of the year and it's a massive one. Today we go back and review every single failed campaign during the time of Belgium's historic golden generation throughout the 2010s
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    0:00 Intro
    0:42 History
    12:49 Blueprint
    20:12 A Legacy of Failure (World Cup 2014)
    27:47 Euro 2016
    33:57 World Cup 2018
    44:29 Euro 2020
    49:21 World Cup 2022
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  • @Maqwell
    @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +909

    Like for Belgium

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ratio

    • @mathismannaert3407
      @mathismannaert3407 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro, you missed the retarded assistent ref against argentina in 1986. He flagged 2 1 on 1’s that were on

    • @CB7F1
      @CB7F1 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Do a video essay on Scotland on how they went from a consistent qualifier for major tournaments to not qualifying for a tournament for 23 years to now with a young squad of promising potential

    • @madinaomar1293
      @madinaomar1293 ปีที่แล้ว

      W

    • @FootballEnjoyer467
      @FootballEnjoyer467 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

  • @bababababababa6124
    @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +2916

    Belgium continues to prove that nobody should take FIFA rankings seriously 😂

    • @tombo416
      @tombo416 ปีที่แล้ว +282

      They’re really tryna tell me that Belgium is better than Croatia, England, Portugal and Morocco lol what a joke

    • @TheMusicGuard
      @TheMusicGuard ปีที่แล้ว +286

      Belgium just wins every qualification game, unlike other big countries. That's why they aggregate so many points. They're the masters of qualifications.

    • @jasongray6698
      @jasongray6698 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      True lol there still rated 4TH IN THE WORLD .

    • @yeloe4479
      @yeloe4479 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      Belgium is a qualifier and friendlies merchant

    • @milkk_
      @milkk_ ปีที่แล้ว +20

      World Football Elo Ratings are the true rankings

  • @REALMX11
    @REALMX11 ปีที่แล้ว +904

    World Cup 2018 was the best chance for Belgium to win the World Cup but they got unlucky against France which they have a really good squad.

    • @ItzJowell
      @ItzJowell ปีที่แล้ว +28

      One of their players did get MOTM and their keeper got GK of the tournament

    • @janpress2384
      @janpress2384 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      To be fair that France match was such a close fight. Had Belgium won that I think they would have won the Final against Croatia

    • @m.c.martin
      @m.c.martin ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Watch this video made me realize how many times Belgium lost to France 😂

    • @ajax9923
      @ajax9923 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ​@@janpress2384 Belgium vs Croatia final 😭😭😭

    • @theoDLC755
      @theoDLC755 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Unlucky? France was way better

  • @joseph-fernando-piano
    @joseph-fernando-piano ปีที่แล้ว +202

    As a Canadian, the final nail in the golden generation's coffin was definitely the game that made everyone say "wow, they were really lucky to win against Canada..."

    • @mgraysonhay
      @mgraysonhay ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Was nice to see some respect put on Canada’s name in that game even though we couldn’t get the result we deserved. I remember, though disappointed, leaving the sports bar I watched that game at proud of Canada. Yes, Belgium was underwhelming…but you cannot take away from Canada’s performance in that game. 🇨🇦

    • @bluecane4722
      @bluecane4722 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ya but if they were in their golden generation they would have easily score 5-6 goals against them

    • @mistakesweremade5786
      @mistakesweremade5786 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@bluecane4722stay mad

    • @matthewhernandez8342
      @matthewhernandez8342 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You Canucks did good, I’m proud of you guys for making it back to the World Cup. Let’s put on a good performance when we host it in 2 years.
      🇺🇸🤝🇨🇦

  • @PeterEBI
    @PeterEBI ปีที่แล้ว +788

    Didn’t realize how important Vincent Kompany was to the Belgium national team

    • @YumiVanherck
      @YumiVanherck ปีที่แล้ว +123

      He's basically impossible to replace even three years after his retirement from football. Dude's the embodiment of leadership and charisma and Belgium lacks this after his retirement.

    • @MikoyanGurevichMiG21
      @MikoyanGurevichMiG21 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Kompany should be Belgium coach in the future once he has enough experience at club level. That charisma, grit and leadership seemed to not have toned down a bit since he had great stints with Anderlecht and now promoting Burnley to the PL.

    • @yolomaster1492
      @yolomaster1492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you saw what Kompany said earlier in his career you definitely wouldn’t rate him as much as you do now

    • @thatsjuancooldude9409
      @thatsjuancooldude9409 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@yolomaster1492 what he say?

    • @yolomaster1492
      @yolomaster1492 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thatsjuancooldude9409 HE SAID YOU A B*TCH 😭

  • @thekelvinproductionlore
    @thekelvinproductionlore ปีที่แล้ว +476

    I honestly would like for Maxwell to cover Chapecoense. I feel like it would be a great essay.

    • @man4437
      @man4437 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I thought he had? Either way, I really don't think he should. Maybe some people somehow don't know about it but every TH-camr and their mom has made a chapecoense video and there's literally nothing new to say

    • @Mateus_Carvalho
      @Mateus_Carvalho ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It'd probably be solid to check what happened with Chapecoense *after* the plane crash though.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      It’s worth a try at some point

  • @uwbollema
    @uwbollema ปีที่แล้ว +1409

    Being a belgian fan is like being a Dortmund or spurs fan: *pain*

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Only difference is that Belgium’s team looks like a retirement home

    • @uwbollema
      @uwbollema ปีที่แล้ว +106

      @@bababababababa6124 We still have a lot of promising young talents it's just that martinez didn't pay any attention to them while tedesco has done an impressive wave of renewals.

    • @raungelyubos1977
      @raungelyubos1977 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Dortmund recently won Dfb pokal when haaland is still there. Unlike spurs that hasn't won trophy 15 years from now

    • @skyrozx
      @skyrozx ปีที่แล้ว

      i am both so I guess this is accurate

    • @kyojurorengoku2112
      @kyojurorengoku2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@uwbollema true germany destroyed

  • @Pervatasaurus797
    @Pervatasaurus797 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    Love the legacy of failure series! Here are some ideas:
    Tottenham (of course)
    Barcelona (more focused on our lack of success in Europe recently)
    Netherlands (three lost finals in the world cup)

    • @tombo416
      @tombo416 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      None of the teams you mentioned are anywhere near as bad as Belgium

    • @Pervatasaurus797
      @Pervatasaurus797 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      ​@@tombo416 I never said they were

    • @Nether14
      @Nether14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not a bad idea

    • @yeloe4479
      @yeloe4479 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Come on we need an arsenal one for the cl

    • @Pervatasaurus797
      @Pervatasaurus797 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ​@@yeloe4479 true,and I think maqwell would have a lot of fun making ot😂

  • @yunnar1488
    @yunnar1488 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    As a Belgian this was a great video, I think the future will be okay but I don't think we will ever get a better chance to lift a trophy ever again.

    • @SL-mj2eq
      @SL-mj2eq ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dante6055 Lol no, even this euro campaign we will have a shot at the trophy... Now we have a good mix between old and young players... A new coach and half a new team with youn energetic players (finally).

    • @Sebas-gb6if
      @Sebas-gb6if ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@SL-mj2eq Press X to Doubt

    • @mrmr5580
      @mrmr5580 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You never know what future generations will bring, in 2000 nobody thought youd end up with the likes of Hazard or De Bruyne

    • @serbe3416
      @serbe3416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol as a serbian i promise u ur nation never will have such an team again like 2018

    • @Sebas-gb6if
      @Sebas-gb6if ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@serbe3416 what does being a serb has to do with knowing that though

  • @lucaslonchampt613
    @lucaslonchampt613 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I would like to add an honorable mention. The 2021 Nations League. They reached the semi-final and met France, who when they last met, broke their dreams in thr 2018 World Cup semi final.
    This is only the Nations League yes, but it was also an opportunity for revenge against the rival neighbours. They led 2-0 and seemed primed to get their win back and reach their first final in any competition since 1980. And then the collapse happened

    • @ajax9923
      @ajax9923 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Sounds like a team who has a legacy of failure

    • @user-vr8fs8gg6h
      @user-vr8fs8gg6h 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ajax9923 bro from netherlands the country that cant stop losing finals, sounds like a legacy of failure

    • @dylanverstraete5323
      @dylanverstraete5323 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ajax9923says the dutchie Who has only won 1 final ever

    • @casper6405
      @casper6405 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@user-vr8fs8gg6h at least we reached finals 🤷

  • @mxmba9235
    @mxmba9235 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    As a belgian, I really think that our prime was between 2015-2019, it was the time when we were real contenders. I'm a huge fan of Hazard because this is the type of player who can really make the difference and everybody who really watched the matches can relate to that. Nothing will be the same now , even if I think our current squad can maybe do something in the future

  • @mr.cactus_slime6250
    @mr.cactus_slime6250 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Even though we never actually won something, as a belgian I'm still very proud. World cup 2018 were some of my best memories ever and seeing our small country becoming third was incredible to watch. World cup 2022 was awful though...

    • @Alev-ri9lr
      @Alev-ri9lr ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I think when people look at Belgium national team, they only look at the 2014-2022 generation, but overall in their entire history for a small country in Europe what they have achieved is fantastic.

    • @donquixotedovoulaldo3554
      @donquixotedovoulaldo3554 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well its 100% amazing for a country with 11mil people reaching 3rd place but Coatia had much less money,way worse infrustructure,almost no hype and a population 3 times smaller, a worse and less experienced coaching staff, no centralized system for youth production and way smaller pool of quality players to choose from and achieved way more. So population wise Belgium always overachieve by almost constantly qualifying through the extremely tough european qualifiers but considering the level of quality and depth you guys had? Expectations must have bee through the roof! Still happy for you guys though. Greece has the same populations and apart for euro 2004 they never even qualify for anything...

    • @linafcb
      @linafcb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Alev-ri9lr exactly!

    • @josipfiala3656
      @josipfiala3656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gotta admit Belgium had missed the impossible shoots last world cup,even I thought when lukaku was about to score was like,dang it here we go home,but he somehow missed that,like tf

    • @IceSam87
      @IceSam87 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My man

  • @Daniel_san3011
    @Daniel_san3011 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    As a belgian citizen. I was really emotional throughout the video. Hopefully we can win something this decade. Even a Nation League would be good tbh 😢

    • @ItzJowell
      @ItzJowell ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel you bro. Got emotional in the vid where he talks about the US not making the 2018 WC

    • @matija5555
      @matija5555 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You almost won nations league. This year, Croatia (my country) has a shot at winning that. I hope we do but there are strong nations like Spain and Netherlands in there.

  • @GuntherSDoumson2178
    @GuntherSDoumson2178 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Can U do one for Holland? They bottled 4 golden generations from 1970-2010!

    • @somethingwithultra7231
      @somethingwithultra7231 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      2014**

    • @thomasvrielink299
      @thomasvrielink299 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@somethingwithultra7231 I wouldn't count the 2014 team as a Golden Generation. Maybe you could see it as a sort of Last Dance of the remaining players from the 06-10 generation, but the Big 4 were already in decline and Van der Vaart even missed the tournament. On top of that some crucial players around them, like Van Bommel, Van Bronckhorst, even the unfancied but solid enough Heitinga and Mathijsen, had retired and been replaced by lesser players. We also had to resort to playing Kuyt wingback because we had zero competent options in that position. As much as the success of that World Cup was overblown, with Mexico still being angry at the manner we got our victory over them and only getting past Costa Rica on penalties, it was still a good tournament for that mediocre side, and I'll never forget the way we caused Spain to collapse.

    • @somethingwithultra7231
      @somethingwithultra7231 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thomasvrielink299 I suppose that's very fair, I guess it just goes to show how one big match like the one with Spain could reignite alot of hope and faith for a team, though. And I truly hope we get to see such similar matches again in the future, since right now we seem very 50/50 even at our best.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Definitely eyeing something to do with the Dutch and their World Cup failures in the future

    • @somethingwithultra7231
      @somethingwithultra7231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Maqwell Hey no shoo, none of that in here! Not today! 🔫

  • @lukevacca1537
    @lukevacca1537 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I still stand by that to this day, had Meunier not been suspended for the semi final against France, that Belgium would've won the world cup in 2018. They scored goals in bunches in all other games, and the change in shape for them semi final really threw them off.

  • @MaxT4za
    @MaxT4za ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The rise and fall of the Chilean National team would be great to watch

    • @josipfiala3656
      @josipfiala3656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wait Chile is actually having its rise?

    • @MaxT4za
      @MaxT4za 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now we're on the falling part. The rise was in 2010- 2017. The fall started on the now late Confedarations cup

    • @tommyl.dayandtherunaways820
      @tommyl.dayandtherunaways820 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MaxT4zaChile definitely fell off after that confederations cup, but Germany…
      All those “Germany’s D team is better than everyone else’s A team” memes did not age well.

    • @josue.ortega
      @josue.ortega 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@MaxT4zathe Confederations Cup should have never been abandoned.

  • @zegmaarsam.
    @zegmaarsam. ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great stuff man! Was fun (though painful) to watch! From Belgium 🇧🇪

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks man!

  • @ZEUSY1.0
    @ZEUSY1.0 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Finally a Belgium legacy of failures

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And it’s an hour long ☠️ that’s how bad they are 😂

    • @oskarchomicz1517
      @oskarchomicz1517 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@bababababababa6124 surprised he could fit all their failures in one video

    • @tombo416
      @tombo416 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@oskarchomicz1517 I was expecting it to be 5 hours

    • @user-vr8fs8gg6h
      @user-vr8fs8gg6h ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bababababababa6124 its just because he talks about the entire history and every tournament they were in lmao nothing to do with ‘how bad they are’

    • @bababababababa6124
      @bababababababa6124 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-vr8fs8gg6h bro don’t cry I was joking. They are bad though 😂

  • @flickfellas9424
    @flickfellas9424 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I do think this team have disappointed, but tbf to them there haven’t been in a tournament they were in that they were the all out major favorites. The team itself was at its peak in 2018 but France was still better and more stacked than them. It’s not like Belgium hade the only golden generation in this period. Other than France they have hade to deal with Germany and their golden generation at its peak (2014)
    Sorry for the spelling, literally just woke up

    • @somethingwithultra7231
      @somethingwithultra7231 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also were coming in right after some other generations like Spain and the Netherlands' were fading out/not participating at all in the latter's case.

  • @verokevin01
    @verokevin01 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    as a Belgian, I don't see this last "Golden Generation" as a failure. Yes, we didn't take any trophies, but throughout many years, I have truly enjoyed watching the belgian football at the EC's and the WC's. Details have determined we didn't win any trophies, play the game against France again 10 times and we win 8 of them. EC in 2021, the Portuguese players injured half of the team so no Hazard and an injured De Bruyne against Italy etc etc. For a country of 11M inhabitants, I think they gave us a lot of joy !

  • @masterman1001
    @masterman1001 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fun fact: if you insult Maradona in Naples, you will not live to see lunch.

  • @lakey1237
    @lakey1237 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Don't worry about things not being as on schedule as you hoped! We all get things wrong from time to time as humans, and variables out of your control can change things! This video essay is worth the wait regardless!

  • @AD-hw3nk
    @AD-hw3nk ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Vincent Kompany NEEDS to become their head coach. With what he’s accomplished in Burnley so far he has proven he has what it takes to creat a cohesive group that will push through all pains and disagreements.

  • @yannranaivo3724
    @yannranaivo3724 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Funny vid, but wished you would’ve given a slight recap of their 2021 loss in the Nations League semis. I don’t think any loss quite encapsulated the Belgians’ luck like that one. Yes, it’s a lesser tournament, but it was still an opportunity to win an official trophy. And they failed to do so, despite even being up 2-0 at one point.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah looking back it woulda at least been good to mention that tournament

  • @vascooliveira1518
    @vascooliveira1518 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    There it is! Enjoy it everyone!

  • @BelgianWarriorGaming
    @BelgianWarriorGaming ปีที่แล้ว +35

    As a Belgian, it pains me that my other nationality (Greek) won more

    • @pals_312
      @pals_312 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s not true bro

  • @djj6069
    @djj6069 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’d love to see the rise of Croatia as a national team

    • @pals_312
      @pals_312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dante6055 what ?

    • @pals_312
      @pals_312 ปีที่แล้ว

      But Belgium 🇧🇪 is better than Croatia 🇭🇷 😏

    • @Lemmelleni
      @Lemmelleni ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dante6055 Whats your prediction with Belgium? Will they win any titles in the foreseeable future?

    • @Lemmelleni
      @Lemmelleni ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dante6055 Hahaha im joking as well, I really hope we get a World Cup trophy one day :)

    • @casper6405
      @casper6405 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@dante6055 as a dutchman I'm hopeful but sceptical we had 3 chances to win it

  • @sportsgambler6
    @sportsgambler6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i’m so glad that you’re finally gonna talk about chinese football. it’s frustrating that every club i cheer for keeps collapsing in china 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @turnerwhite8939
    @turnerwhite8939 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If I could only watch one TH-cam channel for the rest of my life it would be this one. My dopamine receptors are going insane right now

  • @turnerwhite8939
    @turnerwhite8939 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m so inspired

    • @gsaucer
      @gsaucer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @mortus3255
    @mortus3255 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A great and well documented video as usual. I hope you continue to make videos of this high quality forever.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @billnye3083
    @billnye3083 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Personally, I think an Australian national team essay would be interesting. Truly a unique team and history and recent resurgence in its ability, with finally some good prospects to give hope after our own golden generation

    • @chrislouis7913
      @chrislouis7913 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Australia is starting to look good. 2022 was by far our best team since 2006. And the current rankings are australias best since the late 2000s. Not to mention the amount of talent we have now aswell, Kuol, irankunda, jordy bos

  • @travislevison6074
    @travislevison6074 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This, as always, was brilliant. The amount of research and time that goes into these video’s really come through in the quality- keep it up.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much love man!

  • @siddtje
    @siddtje ปีที่แล้ว +3

    props to the editor for using the greatist piece of musical art at 51:16

  • @Zargothrax_wizard-king
    @Zargothrax_wizard-king ปีที่แล้ว +5

    3rd place at a world cup is something to be proud of and should not be considered a failure, winning internarional trophies is a rare occurance for even the big nations so the fact that our small country achieved that makes it so that i cannot consider them a failed golden generation

  • @ajax9923
    @ajax9923 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The long videos are by far the best you have. I loved this one and the San marino one!

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you the official ajax TH-cam channel

  • @samshankar9413
    @samshankar9413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seriously amazing production, love football video essays like these. Thank you, Maqwell

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      No, thank you my man :)

  • @christopherarancibia3333
    @christopherarancibia3333 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You should do a video on Argentina's missing generations: potential teams that could've won the WC in the past and players who should have been over looked during those times. Do one on Italy as well.

    • @ishrendon6435
      @ishrendon6435 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thats dumb idea. Many videos can be done on teams who could've won the world cup as the possiblities are endless hypothethically speaking. Whether you have the better players isnt always guaranteed you'll win otherwise netherlands wouldve won it plenty of times and belgium as well amd so on. The world cup as many others have said requires a bit of luck as well. Also if youre a country that started in thr world cup or got into football earlier then pthrr nations you'll mot likely be better. No suprise Argentina is great or better then the US my country because thr Argentinians have been playing in the world cup for a lomg time whereas the US only just recently even started to take football seriously. Needless to say football here or soccer is not even pur top 4 biggest sports. Theres actually a video on that . The teams who started to play football earlier amd participate in the world cup longer have better results overall then Nigeria or morocco or US and so on. More experience. Its like if a brought baseball to Argentina and excpected them to do well against the US. We would win easily for obvious reasons

    • @chrislouis7913
      @chrislouis7913 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The 2006 team should’ve gone further. 2010 and 2018 were some of the worst, and in 2014 they played a lot better than anyone expected. It was a miracle they got to the final, and almost beat Germany. That team was so weak compared to the 2022 team

    • @muhammedgamer1896
      @muhammedgamer1896 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@chrislouis7913 2006 every national team was stacked as hell sweden,portugal, Germany,france,spain,italy, Ukraine,brazil, Czech republic, England

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video. It has been great to learn about Belgium, the ups, the downs and creamy middles. Really well made. Keep up the good work.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @yousefkatish2041
    @yousefkatish2041 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your video essays keep producing 🙏🏼❤️

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @wantwotwee
    @wantwotwee ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2018 Belgium squad was peak greatness. Best team at the Erik’s cup and very unlucky against France

  • @frost967
    @frost967 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro I didn’t expect a one hour Belgium review. Great work with the video essay keep it up. 💚

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @yungcatboi
    @yungcatboi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love these essays so much Max :)

  • @CSal97
    @CSal97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just started and already know it’s gonna be a banger!!!

  • @eashansaju8106
    @eashansaju8106 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was actually at the hotel Belgium used as base camp in June 2022 (The Hilton Salwa resort). As I was leaving after a 3 day stay, I saw Belgian FA staff but no players or Roberto Martinez. Gianni Infantino was there with them though for some reason. (Also Brazil and Serbia trained a few kilometers away from where I used to live in Qatar)

    • @m.c.martin
      @m.c.martin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FIFA has to help reserve hotels for the teams, since they have to cover part of the cost. That’s likely why Infertino was there

    • @eashansaju8106
      @eashansaju8106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@m.c.martin good to know

  • @jamz1601
    @jamz1601 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm really enjoying these documentaries, you should make more 💪

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Always trying to get more out as much as I can!

  • @99999markus
    @99999markus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man you really make the best football content out there so glad I found this channel

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it bro!

  • @craigchalmers6228
    @craigchalmers6228 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video, awesome channel love how much care and effort you put into these 10/10

  • @alvinibhamjamil8106
    @alvinibhamjamil8106 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job man! Never disappointed to watch whole 1 hour video

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!

  • @anthonygarcia5678
    @anthonygarcia5678 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You should do Netherlands and their failures in the World Cup next

    • @casper6405
      @casper6405 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As a dutchman I'm getting my tissues

  • @luonghoang2127
    @luonghoang2127 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    56:04 he did it again in the champions league final

  • @pradumnsharma671
    @pradumnsharma671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're the man to put game and anime ost to this football video and I'm just listening to it like a podcast. Man you're the goat. You earned this sub.❤

  • @gh1622
    @gh1622 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video as always maxwell !!! Your Hardwork deserves more rewards 👏👏👏👏

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much man!

  • @hipryce273
    @hipryce273 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this style of documentary type videos!

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you bro!

    • @hipryce273
      @hipryce273 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Maqwell No u! You're my favorite football youtuber and you have good takes on twitter ✌

  • @iliyasesoof17
    @iliyasesoof17 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Maqwell is the only TH-camr that can make me watch an hour long video all the way through

  • @ElffeoPvpFun
    @ElffeoPvpFun ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice cover and especially all the sources where you found things like Guardian Eurosport etc etc etc

  • @samuelschonenberger
    @samuelschonenberger ปีที่แล้ว +4

    41:25 I still have nightmares of that counter attack
    I just realized, the team that beat Japan in the round of 16 beats Brazil in the Quaters, twice in a row

  • @gsaucer
    @gsaucer ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Dear Maqwell,
    I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to you today with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation for the positive impact that you have had on my life. As someone who has struggled with depression for quite some time, I cannot express enough how much your football videos have helped me overcome my struggles and find a new lease on life.
    Your videos have not only provided me with an endless source of entertainment and knowledge about the beautiful game of football, but they have also served as a form of therapy for me. Whenever I feel down or overwhelmed, I turn to your videos as a source of comfort and inspiration. Your infectious enthusiasm and passion for the game never fail to lift my spirits and remind me of the joy that can be found in life.
    I have spent countless hours watching your videos, and each time I do, I am struck by your incredible talent and dedication to your craft. The way you break down the complexities of football and analyze each aspect of the game is truly awe-inspiring. Your attention to detail and ability to explain even the most intricate aspects of football in a simple and easy-to-understand manner is a testament to your expertise and passion for the game.
    I am truly grateful for the time and effort you put into creating such incredible content. Your dedication to your craft has not only helped me overcome my depression but has also provided me with a newfound love and appreciation for football. Your videos have become a staple in my daily routine, and I cannot imagine my life without them.
    In closing, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. You have made a significant impact on my life, and I will forever be grateful for the joy and happiness that you have brought me through your videos. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope that you continue to inspire and uplift people with your incredible talent and passion

  • @roryraptor
    @roryraptor ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I bet $100 on Belgium to win the 2014 WC at 500-1 in 2012. I watched every qualifying game and told everyone I know that DeBruyne would be the greatest MF in the world. It’s been fun but also a nightmare

  • @KingManPlays
    @KingManPlays ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brillisnt choice on using Kakyoins theme at 40:50

  • @havoc3-243
    @havoc3-243 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1 hour of Maqwell, what can possibly go wrong?
    Also Team Fortress 2 music in this essay thats class

  • @octaviogmenez2839
    @octaviogmenez2839 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The boos haunt theme from Mario 64 when a team is bottling always kills me🤣

  • @zhongxina2614
    @zhongxina2614 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    56:32 Can't believe Romelu Lukaku would also miss the air and hit the glass :(

  • @Skyyyy__
    @Skyyyy__ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video as always. A suggestion would be to cover the Portuguese national team and all there short comings and how they themselves are entering into a sort of golden generation!

  • @zod548
    @zod548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New to this channel and did not see that Cam Newton reference coming, but always glad to come across enjoyers of both footballs

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a broncos fan living in NC, I never let people hear the end of it lol

  • @abfnjewbgalr
    @abfnjewbgalr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is such an excellent video. well done.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it!

  • @yollyjpg
    @yollyjpg ปีที่แล้ว +4

    you're a great storyteller man! didn't believe i'd watch an hour long doc and be upset when it was done lol

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @gallantduke6393
    @gallantduke6393 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nujabes in the background was an excellent choice 😭💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻

  • @guillaume5623
    @guillaume5623 ปีที่แล้ว

    Htanks you for the content ! This is gold !

  • @mafiousbj
    @mafiousbj ปีที่แล้ว +4

    1:53 You got a like just for that reference (Thanks editor)
    Also the nickname "World Champions of Friendlies" probably still applies to the Belgian team even today, but change friendlies for FIFA Ranking

  • @mohamedhamouda4133
    @mohamedhamouda4133 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do a video about egypt's downfall won 3 afcons in a row 2006-2010 and haven't won one since and lost 2 finals recently

  • @francisanyim8646
    @francisanyim8646 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the intro 💯💯, taught me loads bout Belgium

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @benflyde2877
    @benflyde2877 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video love the video essays

  • @lelo2869
    @lelo2869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a Belgian, great to go through memory lane again. Great video essay man! First time seeing a video of yours and I liked the mix of seriousness and memes. Keep up the good work and keep an eye out for some of our new talents such as Onana, Bakayoko and Openda ;).

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel man! Also definitely excited to see what the new crop can do in 2026

  • @1okay843
    @1okay843 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    as belgium/finnish person the some of the comments are kinda disrespectful on belgiums team its a amazing team to think how small our country is belgium didnt impress in the 2022 wc i cried after we went out put we have a new manager and we are improving pls put some respect on belgiums team as in the 2018 wc we beat many big countries and gave fight to france and we deserved better against france

    • @MrRanaVenenosa
      @MrRanaVenenosa ปีที่แล้ว

      Uruguay is mega tiny and has 2 World Cups, only excuses remain for the Belgian lie

    • @1okay843
      @1okay843 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrRanaVenenosa uruguay is still bigger than belgium and they won it in 1930 and 1950 when the world cup was way smaller than it is now

  • @bernadotte4606
    @bernadotte4606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another video which ill always watch before ill go sleep, great work man

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much love man!

    • @bernadotte4606
      @bernadotte4606 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Maqwell is there any chance of a video about Romania being done? I ask because you responded some time ago that you'll add it to the list 😭

  • @imbigful
    @imbigful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Lewis Dunk POV had me crying for real, great vid my guy

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha appreciate it!

  • @itsskinnymems
    @itsskinnymems ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When the Premier League is over, you gotta do a video on the relegation battle. As a Leicester fan I'm quaking in my boots as to whether we stay up or not, but it'd be such a good video with your attention to detail and storytelling.

  • @tombriggs7765
    @tombriggs7765 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video essay maxwell. Really looking forward to the next one on the Chinese super league. Keep up the good work mate 👏

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tom!

  • @kingshermanii
    @kingshermanii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lmao the sly against cam loved it. Also Max, it's fucking awesome how much you've come. Proud to have been here since you were in the 2ks range. Never feel bad about being Kate with videos. Rather have soemth8ng complete and well made rather then something rushed.

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2k was so long ago man so I couldn’t be more grateful for you sticking around and seeing the growth!

  • @NuclearBunker25
    @NuclearBunker25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been waiting for this one since the group stages ended.

  • @powerviolentnightmare5026
    @powerviolentnightmare5026 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I think Belgium did pretty well for a small country. Belgium is a very small country and compared to the U.S., China and India their team has always been successful.

    • @brianeleighton
      @brianeleighton ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No, it hasn't. Football is BY FAR the most popular sport for young players to play in Belgium. This means that the best young athletes there all play football. China is the only one of the three you mentioned that is fair. They have invested tons of money and made improvement of their national team a national priority...only to have the team get worse. Even there, football isn't actually the most popular sport basketball is. In India, they are crazy for cricket and field hockey...and dominate both. The best athletes there play those. As for the US...well, there is American football. The biggest, strongest and fastest athletes play that. Add to this basketball and baseball take more of the best athletic talent. Those that are left play soccer (a sport played by those too small, weak and lacking in hand/eye coordination to play American football, basketball or baseball)...then are expected to compete on International level at football. Not a good combination.

    • @vegetasama3838
      @vegetasama3838 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@brianeleighton didn't read

    • @marcofujimoto
      @marcofujimoto ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@brianeleighton the US is a country of 330mil for ffs. It produces plenty of gold medalists in all sorts of obscure ass sports each Olympics
      That USMNT is terrible at soccer runs much deeper than just "oh just not the best athletes"

    • @brianeleighton
      @brianeleighton ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcofujimoto Yes, it shows the priority of people in the US. Those obscure sports in the Olympics get more resources than soccer does at every rung of the grassroots level. Also, many of the medals the US get come from the events like track and field. Why? Because there are plenty of American football players that also run track in the offseason. They go to college on a football scholarship and compete in track to stay in shape. Look at the sprint speed of wide receivers who go into professional football in the US. Now, bear in mind if a player is super fast but doesn't have the size or hands to be a professional player, they can try out for the US Olympic team. The fact is that the kids who are the best athletes do not play soccer in the US. The tiny kid who can't play American football, basketball, baseball or ice hockey does. They are then expected to compete with football mad nations where it is literally the only major sport and every kid dreams of growing up to be a footballer. The cream of the crop get trained at the youth level and so the men's team is literally the best athletes your country has to offer. The US has every kid dreaming of playing in the NFL, NBA, NHL or in MLB. Those sports get the cream of the crop of young athletes, soccer gets the dregs. The men's team then has 3rd or 4th tier talent at best. The thing a lot of the obscure Olympic events have in common is they are largely individual sports, not team sports. There are many very good athletes who have absolutely zero interest in participating in a team sport where they have to deal with teammates. For those athletes, they would have zero interest in football even if it was the primary team sport in the US.
      Edit: Also, American football even poaches talent from American soccer. Pat McAfee is a perfect example. He was actually a very good soccer player growing up. He competed in a punt/pass/kick competition, won it and was offered a scholarship to the University of West Virginia as a kicker/punter. He then got drafted into the NFL and played a professional career as a punter.

    • @marcofujimoto
      @marcofujimoto ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianeleighton you're not wrong but there's zero reason the US shouldn't be able to field a top 5 men's soccer team. Athleticism is an easy but cheap excuse. The (shitty) development program in this country is a bigger factor, imo

  • @aniruddhronaldo
    @aniruddhronaldo ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As always a superb and in-depth view of the state of affairs in football. Maqwell please think of the Croatian story, a footballing nation that formed recently, war toren and the rise to the top.

  • @gediminaskucinskas6952
    @gediminaskucinskas6952 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hazard aged incredibly fast in terms of his decresing skills, De Bruyne is still good as well a Courtois yet they had troubles in performing for the national team and Lukaku turned into Lakaka. Feels like Kompany was the heart and soul of this national team. Once he was gone eveything started crumbling down.

  • @olg14rd51
    @olg14rd51 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for making a lot of quality videos, you are very underrated youtuber B-))

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!

  • @jessesmith-garcia5313
    @jessesmith-garcia5313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Belgium: Vincent Kompany and Belgium's success walked side by side with their doom!

  • @sureshkumar9404
    @sureshkumar9404 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally!!AFTER 84Years, it has arrived

  • @thatguytywastaken
    @thatguytywastaken ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible vid as always

  • @RL116
    @RL116 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally thanks for the video keep up the good work

  • @jonathanv9526
    @jonathanv9526 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Essay. As a Belgian you are spot on with the team dynamics problem

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate it!

  • @statenislander4399
    @statenislander4399 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Maxwell you've done it again. Another brilliant video essay. I hate to ask you for another one so soon but I'd love for you to at least consider doing a video at some point on the Mexican national team and their legacy of failure, especially after their disappointing 2022 world cup run. Again though, keep it up dude, I'm always looking forward to your new videos
    Edit: I saw someone mention The Netherlands and I think they should prob also be considered lol

    • @Maqwell
      @Maqwell  ปีที่แล้ว

      Much love man! Yeah mexico has been highly requested for quite some time so I’ll definitely conjure something up in the future

  • @alexchampagne3577
    @alexchampagne3577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was definitely worth the wait

  • @pringles2608
    @pringles2608 ปีที่แล้ว

    been waiting for this vid for ages

  • @gsaucer
    @gsaucer ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You deserve more subscribers than T-series. You're the CR7 of video essayists. I love you. Literally, I have a parasocial relationship with you.

  • @yzkeisdead
    @yzkeisdead ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is about to be the greatest hour of my week

  • @chihuahua_0
    @chihuahua_0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always

  • @E.J_289
    @E.J_289 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos man

  • @arnobaczkowski5052
    @arnobaczkowski5052 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a belgian i cried during this video

  • @arnoheens7900
    @arnoheens7900 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a belgian great video, I wouldn't underestimate the new belgian talents though.

  • @joeyrulez3626
    @joeyrulez3626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Letssss gooo new maqwell video!