Marc Wilmots recalls rattling Brazil’s Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho in 2002 | OneFootball

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·16 May 2026

Marc Wilmots recalls rattling Brazil’s Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho in 2002

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With 27 days until the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Marc Wilmots revisits Brazil 2-0 Belgium from the 2002 last 16.

According to L'Équipe, its show L'Équipe de Greg is curating standout moments from previous editions.


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The former Belgium forward looks back on a clash with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo’s Brazil, eventual world champions.

Belgium’s performance unsettled the favourites, even if the scoreline did not reflect their threat.

The tie is remembered for its controversy.

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