Belgium's manager Rudi Garcia defended his team against the 'has-beens' tag, emphasizing the quality and performances of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, and Leandro Trossard.
Garcia was irked by criticism following a flat display against Iran, but the team's 5-1 victory over New Zealand has boosted morale.
Belgium will face Senegal in the last-32 match, and Garcia is confident his team can disprove the negative labels.
Tibo Debast, 22, centre-back, moved to Sporting CP from Club Brugge’s academy in 2022. He has earned senior Belgium caps.