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Belgium can't afford to throw caution to the wind against France

Belgium's midfielder Kevin de Bruyne prepares to throw the ball during their Euro 2024 Group E match against Ukraine. [AFP]

Belgium have a chance for revenge today when they face neighbours France in the last 16 of Euro 2024, a showdown between two big-hitters who have played well below expectations so far.

Defeat to France in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup was extremely bitter for Belgium, as a so-called "golden generation" of players was sucker-punched by Les Bleus after a stunning last-eight victory over Brazil.

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