Match report

Belgium Secures 6-0 Win Over Liechtenstein in World Cup Qualification

Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
0–6
FT
Belgium
Belgium
Sep 4, 2025

Belgium overwhelmed Liechtenstein with a commanding 6-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification match, with goals from Maxim De Cuyper, Y. Tielemans, Arthur Theate, Kevin De Bruyne, and M. Fofana. Liechtenstein struggled to contain Belgium's attacking prowess, despite receiving two yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Maxim De Cuyper scored the first goal for Belgium at the 29th minute with an assist from T. Meunier.
  • • Y. Tielemans doubled Belgium's lead with a goal at the 46th minute.
  • • Arthur Theate, Kevin De Bruyne, and M. Fofana added to Belgium's tally, with Y. Tielemans also scoring a penalty.
  • • Liechtenstein's S. Wolfinger and A. Hasler received yellow cards for fouls.

Lineups

Liechtenstein

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Buchel (G)
  • 20 S. Wolfinger (D)
  • 6 A. Malin (D)
  • 4 L. Traber (D)
  • 23 J. Hofer (D)
  • 3 M. Goppel (D)
  • 17 S. Luchinger (M)
  • 18 N. Hasler (M)
  • 8 A. Sele (M)
  • 9 F. Saglam (F)
  • 7 F. Luque-Notaro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Oehri
  • 21 J. Ospelt
  • 2 F. Oberwaditzer
  • 5 N. Beck
  • 10 A. Hasler
  • 11 S. Schlegel
  • 13 J. Weissenhofer
  • 14 L. Meier
  • 15 A. Netzer
  • 16 F. Wolfinger
  • 19 E. Zund
  • 22 W. Pizzi

Belgium

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 15 T. Meunier (D)
  • 2 Z. Debast (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 11 J. Doku (M)
  • 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 20 H. Vanaken (M)
  • 14 M. Fofana (M)
  • 9 L. Openda (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Vandevoordt
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 4 B. Mechele
  • 6 N. Raskin
  • 10 L. Trossard
  • 16 K. De Winter
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere
  • 18 C. Vanhoutte
  • 19 D. Moreira
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 22 A. Saelemaekers
  • 23 M. Batshuayi

Timeline

  1. Liechtenstein
    16' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    S. Wolfinger

    Foul

  2. Belgium
    29' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Maxim De Cuyper · Assist: T. Meunier
  3. Belgium
    38' Belgium Var · Penalty cancelled
    Maxim De Cuyper
  4. Belgium
    46' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Tielemans
  5. Belgium
    60' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Arthur Theate · Assist: Maxim De Cuyper
  6. Belgium
    61' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Openda · On: C. De Ketelaere
  7. Belgium
    61' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Doku · On: Alexis Saelemaekers
  8. Belgium
    62' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: H. Vanaken
  9. Liechtenstein
    63' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sele · On: A. Hasler
  10. Liechtenstein
    63' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Sağlam · On: W. Pizzi
  11. Belgium
    67' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: L. Trossard
  12. Belgium
    67' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: T. Castagne
  13. Liechtenstein
    69' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hasler

    Foul

  14. Belgium
    70' Belgium Goal · Penalty
    Y. Tielemans
  15. Liechtenstein
    76' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Wolfinger · On: L. Meier
  16. Belgium
    79' Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Meunier · On: D. Moreira
  17. Liechtenstein
    84' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Lüchinger · On: F. Wolfinger
  18. Liechtenstein
    84' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Hasler · On: E. Zünd
  19. Belgium
    90' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Fofana · Assist: Alexis Saelemaekers

Match Stats

Stat Liechtenstein Belgium
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 54% 89%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 0 24
Corners 0 10
Total Passes 158 708
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 0 9
xG 0.00 3.93
Shots off Target 0 9
Possession 18% 82%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 86 628
Shots Inside Box 0 17
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 0 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Belgium's early goal by Maxim De Cuyper at the 29th minute set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like L. Openda and J. Doku in the 61st minute further enhanced Belgium's attacking options, leading to additional goals.