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Lukaku included in Belgium World Cup squad despite injury troubles
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku warms up ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between France and Belgium at the Duesseldorf Arena. Marcus Brandt/dpaNapoli striker Romelu Lukaku was included in Belgium's World Cup squad on Friday after appearing to win his fitness battle.Lukaku is set to join goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel at a fourth World Cup.AdvertisementLukaku has struggled for action with Napoli this term due to an array of knocks and Real Madrid's Courtois has also had injury issues.Coach Rudi Garcia overlooked 17-year-old midfielder Nathan De Cat and Lois Openda, who has often been on the bench at Juventus.Belgium, third at the 2018 World Cup, begin Group G against Egypt on June 15 before taking on Iran and New Zealand in North America. They have warm-up games against Croatia on June 2 and four days later against Tunisia.Squad:Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike PendersDefenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cupyer, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur TheateAdvertisementMidfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel WitselForwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
Lukaku included in Belgium squad for World Cup | Reuters
Belgium included striker Romelu Lukaku in their squad for the World Cup, even though he has played only an hour of competitive football this season.
Romelu Lukaku selected for Belgium's World Cup squad amid injury concerns
Romelu Lukaku has been included in Belgium's World Cup squad following injury recovery, joining experienced teammates Kevin de Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois for their fourth tournament.
World Cup 2026: Belgium name Romelu Lukaku in 26-man squad despite ...
Romelu Lukaku is named in Belgium's World Cup squad, despite playing only an hour of competitive football this season.
