10.06.2025 10:40
In the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, Belgium defeated Wales 4-3, securing a victory in their second match of the group. Kevin De Bruyne had the final word in the 88th minute, bringing victory to his team. De Bruyne, who ended Wales' hopes of a comeback, became the hero of the match.
In the 4th week of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group J, Belgium hosted Wales. The match played at the Roi Baudouin Stadium was full of excitement. The home team Belgium won the match 4-3.
DE BRUYNE HAD THE FINAL SAY
The goals that brought victory to Belgium were scored by Romelu Lukaku from a penalty in the 15th minute, Youri Tielemans in the 19th minute, Jeremy Doku in the 27th minute, and Kevin De Bruyne in the 88th minute. The goals for the visiting team Wales came from Harry Wilson from a penalty in the 45+7th minute, Sorba Thomas in the 51st minute, and Brennan Johnson in the 69th minute.
With this result, Belgium, which left its second match in the group with a victory, rose to 4 points. Wales, on the other hand, suffered its first defeat in the 4th match and remained at 7 points. Belgium will play its next match in the group away against Liechtenstein on September 4. Wales will also visit Kazakhstan on September 4.
The results of the matches played today in the qualifiers are as follows;
Group I:
- Estonia-Norway: 0-1
- Italy-Moldova: 2-0
Group J:
- Belgium-Wales: 4-3
- Kazakhstan-North Macedonia: 0-1
Group L:
- Croatia-Czech Republic: 5-1
- Faroe Islands-Gibraltar: 2-1