(FILES) Belgium's midfielder #06 Axel Witsel applauds the fans after the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Belgium and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022. Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on September 16, 2026, bringing an end to a Belgium career which saw him become their second-most capped player. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP via Getty Images)