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Soccer is the most popular sport in Belgium, but the Belgians call it football. The Belgian national football team has won many titles, placing 4th at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, 2nd at the 1980 European Football Championship, and 3rd at the 1972 European Football Championship. Also, some Belgian clubs have won several European cup finals. Other popular sports in Belgium are cycling, tennis, judo, table tennis, swimming, and running. The country has produced several famous athletes in these arenas.

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