Romelu Lukaku and the Ceulemans Shadow: Belgium's World Cup Quest

Romelu Lukaku, as Belgium’s striker, plays under the shadow of Jan Ceulemans’ 1986 heroics, where Ceulemans scored three goals and guided the team to two semi‑finals. In the recent quarter‑final, Lukaku’s side suffered a historic loss to Spain, echoing the dramatic encounter from four decades ago.

Now, Ceulemans’ legacy fuels hopes that Lukaku can lead Belgium back to the semi‑final stage.