Why Belgium's 2026 World Cup Bid Rests on Injured Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku enters the 2026 World Cup with just 64 minutes of club football this season and emotional strain, as Belgium's golden generation seeks a final
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Sign inRomelu Lukaku enters the 2026 World Cup with just 64 minutes of club football this season and emotional strain, as Belgium's golden generation seeks a final
Romelu Lukaku enters the 2026 World Cup with just 64 minutes of club football this season and emotional strain, as Belgium's golden generation seeks a final
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