Thomas Meunier criticizes World Cup experience

Belgian defender Thomas Meunier has expressed strong dissatisfaction with his experience at the recent World Cup, stating, “I hated it from beginning to end.” The 34-year-old veteran, who recently transferred to Sunderland, noted that he struggled with the tournament's environment, specifically citing the commercial aspects and the heavy schedule of obligations between matches.

Meunier admitted that his own performance was not at its peak during the opening matches, which led to him losing his starting position to Timothy Castagne. While he provided assists during the tournament, he was ultimately relegated to the bench for matches against the United States and Spain. Despite these challenges, Meunier remains ambitious about continuing his career with the Belgian national team.