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2016 in Belgium
Explore 15 historical events and records for Belgium in 2016.
Historical records for Belgium in 2016
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April
June
European Championship Assist Against Ireland
Creates Romelu Lukaku's opening goal during Belgium's 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.
European Championship Goal Against Ireland
Heads Belgium's second goal in the 3-0 European Championship victory over the Republic of Ireland.
Two European Championship Goals Against Ireland
Scores twice as Belgium defeat the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in the European Championship group stage.
European Championship Goal Against Sweden
Scores the late winning goal as Belgium defeat Sweden 1-0 and reach the European Championship knockout stage.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Heads Belgium's opening goal in the 4-0 European Championship round-of-16 victory over Hungary.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores with his first touch after coming on as Belgium defeat Hungary 4-0.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores Belgium's fourth goal to complete the 4-0 European Championship victory over Hungary.
European Championship Goal Against Hungary
Scores Belgium's third goal after creating the second in the 4-0 victory over Hungary.
July
European Championship Quarter-Final Goal
Scores a long-range opening goal before Wales recover to defeat Belgium 3-1 in the European Championship quarter-final.
Other events (month unknown)
Mechele Builds Title-Winning Defensive Role
Brandon Mechele strengthens Club Brugge's defensive options as the team ends the campaign as Belgian champions.
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea recruits Michy Batshuayi, formerly of Marseille. The Belgian forward joined Chelsea after proving his goalscoring ability in France.
TRAPPIST-1 Initial Planet Discovery
Leads discovery of three Earth-size planets transiting ultracool dwarf TRAPPIST-1.
TRAPPIST-1 Initial Planet Discovery
Contributes to the discovery of the first known planets around TRAPPIST-1.
Vanaken Controls First Title Under Preud'homme
Hans Vanaken helps Club Brugge win the 2015–16 Belgian championship by linking attacking moves and finding space between the lines.
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