Wales vs Belgium World Cup Qualifier: A Wild Ride

In a pulsating World Cup qualifier in Brussels, Belgium edged past Wales 4-3 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The game, covered live by BBC Sport, showcased high-intensity football, with Kevin De Bruyne delivering the decisive blow in the dying moments.

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Wales, coached by Craig Bellamy, came out swinging despite some recent rough patches. They grabbed an early lead when Brennan Johnson pounced on a sloppy Belgian mistake. But Belgium wasn’t fazed—Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard, and De Bruyne tore through Wales’ defense like it was paper. By halftime, it was 2-2, with both teams going all-out in a crazy, back-and-forth clash.

After the break, Wales fired up the crowd again. Ben Davies rose up and smashed in a header from a spot-on corner kick. Belgium, though, kept their cool, and Lukaku banged in another to tie it up. Just when it looked like both sides would share the points, De Bruyne whipped in a jaw-dropping shot from outside the box right at the death, handing Belgium the win.

Bellamy was gutted but proud. “We went head-to-head with a top team and left it all out there,” he told BBC Sport after the match. This loss stings for Wales, who now face a steep climb in their World Cup qualifying group with tougher games ahead.

Belgium’s win keeps them sitting pretty at the top of the group. De Bruyne showed why he’s a superstar, staying calm and delivering when it mattered most. Both teams brought serious attacking heat but had some shaky moments at the back that could spell trouble down the road.

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This match was a classic example of why World Cup qualifiers are such a thrill ride. Wales has to dust themselves off quick for the next challenge. Fans can catch all the highlights and breakdowns on BBC Sport’s site, as both teams gear up for what’s next in the race to the 2026 World Cup.