Long-Range Goal Against South Korea
Strikes Belgium's second goal from distance in the 64th minute to secure a 2-0 World Cup victory over South Korea.
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1990 in Belgium
Explore 15 historical events and records for Belgium in 1990.
Historical records for Belgium in 1990
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June
Opening Goal Against South Korea
Breaks the deadlock in the 53rd minute as Belgium begin their 2-0 World Cup victory over South Korea.
World Cup Goal Against Uruguay
Scores Belgium's third goal in the 3-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Uruguay.
World Cup Goal Against Uruguay
Scores the opening goal as Belgium defeat Uruguay 3-1 at the World Cup.
Treaty of Schengen
Eyskens endorses the detailed Convention governing visas, frontiers and cooperation between national authorities. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Leads Belgium when the five founding states sign the Convention implementing the 1985 Schengen Agreement.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Tobback supports stronger external-border and policing safeguards accompanying freer internal movement. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Wathelet supports the legal framework established by the Schengen Implementing Convention. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
World Cup Goal Against Spain
Scores Belgium's goal in the 2-1 World Cup group-stage defeat by Spain.
November
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Eyskens welcomes Italy's entry into the Schengen arrangements at Paris. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Martens helps lead Belgium as Italy signs its agreement to accede to the Schengen Convention. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Other events (month unknown)
Ceulemans Adds 1990 League Medal
Jan Ceulemans's experience and strength contribute to Club Brugge winning the 1989–90 Belgian championship.
Joint Web Project
Helps organize development and promotion of web technology at CERN.
Van der Elst Collects Belgian League Title
Franky Van der Elst provides defensive midfield intelligence as Club Brugge complete another championship-winning campaign.
World Wide Web Proposal
Co-authors a formal proposal for the World Wide Web project.
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