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Belgium Defeats Wales 4-3 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Belgium

4–3

Wales

Jun 9, 2025

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Belgium emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Wales, defeating them 4-3 in the World Cup Qualification Europe match. Robert Lukaku and Yannick Ferreira Carrasco were key for Belgium, contributing significantly to the team's lead. Despite a late fightback by Wales, Belgium held on to secure the win.

Key Facts

• Belgium secured a 4-3 victory over Wales in the World Cup Qualification Europe.
• Robert Lukaku scored from a penalty in the 15th minute.
• Yannick Ferreira Carrasco and Jordan Doku added goals in the 19th and 27th minutes respectively.
• Harry Wilson (penalty) and Daniel James scored for Wales, with goals in the 45th and 51st minutes.
• Kevin De Bruyne's goal in the 88th minute ensured Belgium's victory.

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

13 M. Sels (G)
15 T. Meunier (D)
2 Z. Debast (D)
4 W. Faes (D)
5 M. De Cuyper (D)
6 A. Onana (M)
8 Y. Tielemans (M)
22 J. Doku (M)
7 K. De Bruyne (M)
11 L. Trossard (M)
10 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

1 M. Vandevoordt
12 S. Lammens
3 A. Theate
9 L. Openda
14 D. Lukebakio
16 K. De Winter
17 C. De Ketelaere
18 B. Mechele
19 D. Moreira
20 H. Vanaken
21 N. Raskin
23 A. Saelemaekers

Wales

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 K. Darlow (G)
14 C. Roberts (D)
6 J. Rodon (D)
2 C. Mepham (D)
4 B. Davies (D)
5 E. Ampadu (M)
17 J. James (M)
11 B. Johnson (M)
8 H. Wilson (M)
19 S. Thomas (M)
7 D. Brooks (F)

Substitutes

12 D. Ward
21 A. Davies
3 J. Dasilva
9 R. Matondo
10 L. Cullen
13 K. Moore
15 R. Kpakio
16 B. Cabango
18 M. Harris
20 L. Koumas
22 J. Sheehan
23 N. Broadhead

Timeline

15' Belgium Goal · Penalty

R. Lukaku
16' Belgium subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Meunier · On: K. De Winter
17' Wales Card · Yellow Card

E. Ampadu

Foul
19' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal

Y. Tielemans · Assist: Maxim De Cuyper
27' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal

J. Doku · Assist: K. De Winter
31' Belgium Card · Yellow Card

Maxim De Cuyper

Foul
41' Belgium Card · Yellow Card

L. Trossard

Foul
45' Wales Goal · Penalty

H. Wilson
46' Belgium subst · Substitution 2

Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: Arthur Theate
46' Belgium subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Trossard · On: D. Lukebakio
51' Wales Goal · Normal Goal

S. Thomas · Assist: H. Wilson
63' Wales subst · Substitution 1

Off: J. James · On: Liam Cullen
63' Wales subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Brooks · On: M. Harris
69' Wales Goal · Normal Goal

B. Johnson · Assist: S. Thomas
75' Belgium subst · Substitution 4

Off: Unknown player · On: Nicolas Raskin
79' Wales Card · Yellow Card

C. Mepham

Foul
82' Wales Card · Yellow Card

H. Wilson

Argument
85' Belgium Var · Goal cancelled

R. Lukaku
88' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal

K. De Bruyne · Assist: Y. Tielemans
89' Belgium subst · Substitution 5

Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
90'+3 Wales subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Thomas · On: Rabbi Matondo
90' Belgium Card · Yellow Card

Nicolas Raskin

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Belgium	Wales
Fouls	13	9
Pass Accuracy	88%	90%
Offsides	1	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	18	12
Corners	7	5
Total Passes	399	470
Yellow Cards	3	3
Blocked Shots	8	3
Shots on Target	4	8
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	6	1
Possession	46%	54%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	350	424
Shots Inside Box	14	11
Saves	5	0
Shots Outside Box	4	1

Key Match Notes

▸ Belgium took an early lead with two quick goals by Lukaku and Tielemans in the 15th and 19th minutes.
▸ Wales showed resilience, scoring two goals in the second half through Wilson and Thomas in the 45th and 51st minutes.
▸ De Bruyne's late goal in the 88th minute secured Belgium's victory and put the match out of reach for Wales.