Roberto Martinez faces criticism for Belgium’s past performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Roberto Martinez is under fire from critics following Belgium's recent World Cup exit. Past tournaments, including a semi-final appearance in 2018, have sparked debate about whether Martinez wasted the team's golden generation, which featured stars like Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne. Although some attribute the blame for Belgium's poor performance in Euro 2016 to Martinez, he was not the head coach at that time. The team’s disappointing group stage exit in Qatar 2022 has intensified scrutiny of Martinez's decisions. Discussions around his management style and player selection are expected to continue as the team navigates its future.
- •Martinez criticized after Belgium's World Cup performance
- •Belgium previously reached semi-finals in 2018
- •Martinez did not coach during Euro 2016 elimination
- •Team faced challenges in Qatar 2022 group stage
- •Scrutiny on Martinez’s player selections continues
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Did Roberto Martinez really ‘waste’ Belgium’s golden generation?
"Roberto Martinez is once again coming under intense criticism from pundits and fans alike. After Portugal struggled against a spirited DR Congo side in their World Cup 2026 opener, many have accused h...
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