Romelu Lukaku further cemented his place as one of Belgium’s greatest ever players with a stunning performance, scoring in a 4-1 win over the United States that secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals. He has now scored 93 goals in 131 international matches, consolidating his lead as Belgium’s top scorer in all competitions.
The Belgian striker also set a new record for his country’s top scorer in World Cup history, scoring 8 goals in the tournament and proving his decisive presence on the world stage.
Lukaku achieved another historical milestone by becoming the first player in World Cup history to score 3 goals as a substitute in the same championship. It’s a remarkable feat that highlights his significant impact even when he came off the bench.
His record-breaking achievements don’t stop there: Lukaku became the first Belgian player to score 3 or more goals at multiple World Cups, continuing to write his name in golden letters in the history of Belgian football.