Match report
Belgium Defeats Wales 4-2 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Wales
2–4
FT
Belgium
Oct 13, 2025
Belgium secured a 4-2 victory over Wales in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, with K. De Bruyne and L. Trossard leading the charge. J. Rodon and N. Broadhead scored for Wales, but Belgium's attacking prowess and strategic substitutions proved too much for the Welsh side.
Key Facts
- • Wales 2-4 Belgium
- • J. Rodon scored for Wales in the 8th minute, assisted by S. Thomas
- • K. De Bruyne scored two penalties for Belgium in the 18th and 76th minutes
- • T. Meunier added to Belgium's lead in the 24th minute, assisted by J. Doku
- • N. Broadhead scored for Wales in the 89th minute, assisted by K. Moore
- • L. Trossard sealed the win for Belgium in the 90th minute, assisted by T. Castagne
Lineups
Wales
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 K. Darlow (G)
- 3 N. Williams (D)
- 6 J. Rodon (D)
- 16 B. Cabango (D)
- 4 B. Davies (D)
- 5 E. Ampadu (M)
- 17 J. James (M)
- 7 D. Brooks (M)
- 8 H. Wilson (M)
- 19 S. Thomas (M)
- 18 M. Harris (F)
Substitutes
- 12 T. King
- 21 A. Davies
- 2 C. Mepham
- 9 L. Koumas
- 10 L. Cullen
- 11 B. Johnson
- 13 K. Moore
- 14 R. Colwill
- 15 J. Dasilva
- 20 R. Kpakio
- 22 J. Sheehan
- 23 N. Broadhead
Belgium
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 15 T. Meunier (D)
- 2 Z. Debast (D)
- 3 A. Theate (D)
- 5 M. De Cuyper (D)
- 18 A. Onana (M)
- 8 N. Raskin (M)
- 11 J. Doku (M)
- 7 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 10 L. Trossard (M)
- 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
Substitutes
- 12 S. Lammens
- 13 M. Sels
- 4 B. Mechele
- 6 A. Witsel
- 9 L. Openda
- 14 D. Lukebakio
- 16 K. De Winter
- 19 M. Fofana
- 20 H. Vanaken
- 21 T. Castagne
- 22 J. Seys
- 23 M. Batshuayi
Timeline
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8' Wales Goal · Normal GoalJ. Rodon · Assist: S. Thomas
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13' Wales Card · Yellow CardH. Wilson
Foul
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17' Belgium Var · Penalty confirmedC. De Ketelaere
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18' Belgium Goal · PenaltyK. De Bruyne
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24' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalT. Meunier · Assist: J. Doku
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51' Wales Card · Yellow CardB. Davies
Foul
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58' Wales subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Brooks · On: B. Johnson
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60' Belgium subst · Substitution 1Off: Maxim De Cuyper · On: T. Castagne
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64' Belgium Card · Yellow CardT. Meunier
Time wasting
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70' Belgium subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Onana · On: H. Vanaken
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71' Wales subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Davies · On: N. Broadhead
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76' Belgium Goal · PenaltyK. De Bruyne
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81' Belgium subst · Substitution 3Off: Arthur Theate · On: B. Mechele
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81' Belgium subst · Substitution 4Off: K. De Bruyne · On: A. Witsel
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81' Belgium subst · Substitution 5Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: M. Fofana
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86' Wales subst · Substitution 3Off: J. James · On: K. Moore
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86' Wales subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Harris · On: Jay Dasilva
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89' Wales Goal · Normal GoalN. Broadhead · Assist: K. Moore
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90' Belgium Goal · Normal GoalL. Trossard · Assist: T. Castagne
Match Stats
| Stat | Wales | Belgium |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 77% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 313 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 0.92 | 3.44 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 412 | 242 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 13 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Belgium equalized with a penalty scored by K. De Bruyne in the 18th minute, which shifted the momentum in their favor
- ▸ T. Meunier's goal in the 24th minute put Belgium ahead, demonstrating their superior attacking capabilities
- ▸ K. De Bruyne's second penalty in the 76th minute effectively secured Belgium's victory, despite a late goal from N. Broadhead