GAMES Three weeks after their adventure at the 2026 World Cup, Nathan Saliba and César “Chino” Huerta have once again settled in at Lotto Park. The pair return to Brussels with a suitcase full of unique memories, extra motivation and the urge to help the Purple & White move straight towards the European group stages. For both players, the World Cup was especially memorable, as the tournament took place on familiar ground. Nathan Saliba defended Canada's honour and speaks of immense pride at being able to play in front of his own people and his family.
Saliba also pointed out that the World Cup has sparked huge excitement in his home country, where the number of youth football registrations is now rising exponentially. One of his personal highlights was his goal against Qatar, which he dedicated to his injured friend Ismaël Koné. César Huerta, meanwhile, experienced his World Cup debut with Mexico. The experience is “etched in his memory forever”, and he returns to Belgium with a strong dose of hunger and a desire to prove himself.
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