Match report

Belgium Defeats Liechtenstein 7-0 in World Cup Qualification

Belgium
Belgium
7–0
FT
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
Nov 18, 2025

Belgium secured a convincing 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein in a World Cup Qualification Europe match. The Red Devils dominated from the outset, with goals from H. Vanaken, J. Doku, B. Mechele, Alexis Saelemaekers, and C. De Ketelaere. The result solidifies Belgium's position in the group standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Belgium 7-0 Liechtenstein
  • • Goals: H. Vanaken (3'), J. Doku (34', 41'), B. Mechele (52'), Alexis Saelemaekers (55'), C. De Ketelaere (57', 59')
  • • Assists: Alexis Saelemaekers, Y. Tielemans, J. Doku, T. Meunier
  • • Substitutions: Belgium - Y. Tielemans (59'), C. De Ketelaere (59'), Alexis Saelemaekers (59'), J. Doku (71'), H. Vanaken (75')
  • • Yellow Card: Liechtenstein - S. Schlegel (88')

Lineups

Belgium

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Lammens (G)
  • 15 T. Meunier (D)
  • 4 B. Mechele (D)
  • 3 A. Theate (D)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 23 N. Raskin (M)
  • 20 H. Vanaken (M)
  • 22 A. Saelemaekers (F)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 11 J. Doku (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Penders
  • 13 M. Sels
  • 2 J. Seys
  • 5 M. De Cuyper
  • 6 A. Witsel
  • 7 D. Moreira
  • 9 L. Openda
  • 10 L. Trossard
  • 14 D. Lukebakio
  • 16 K. De Winter
  • 18 C. Vanhoutte
  • 19 R. Vermant

Liechtenstein

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Buchel (G)
  • 20 S. Wolfinger (D)
  • 14 L. Meier (D)
  • 6 A. Malin (D)
  • 23 J. Hofer (D)
  • 3 M. Goppel (D)
  • 17 S. Luchinger (M)
  • 18 N. Hasler (M)
  • 8 A. Sele (M)
  • 7 F. Luque-Notaro (F)
  • 15 K. Kindle (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Foser
  • 21 J. Ospelt
  • 2 S. Schlegel
  • 4 J. Weissenhofer
  • 5 F. Oberwaditzer
  • 9 F. Saglam
  • 10 A. Hasler
  • 11 D. Salanovic
  • 13 L. Kranz
  • 16 F. Wolfinger
  • 19 E. Zund
  • 22 W. Pizzi

Timeline

  1. Belgium
    3' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Vanaken
  2. Liechtenstein
    18' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Goppel · On: E. Zünd
  3. Belgium
    34' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Doku · Assist: Alexis Saelemaekers
  4. Belgium
    41' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Doku
  5. Liechtenstein
    46' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kenny Kindle · On: W. Pizzi
  6. Belgium
    52' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mechele · Assist: Y. Tielemans
  7. Belgium
    55' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexis Saelemaekers · Assist: Y. Tielemans
  8. Belgium
    57' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: J. Doku
  9. Liechtenstein
    58' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lüchinger · On: A. Hasler
  10. Belgium
    59' Belgium Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: T. Meunier
  11. Belgium
    60' Belgium subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: A. Witsel
  12. Belgium
    60' Belgium subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: L. Openda
  13. Belgium
    60' Belgium subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: L. Trossard
  14. Belgium
    71' Belgium subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Doku · On: D. Lukebakio
  15. Liechtenstein
    72' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Hasler · On: S. Schlegel
  16. Liechtenstein
    72' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Luque-Notaro · On: J. Weissenhofer
  17. Belgium
    75' Belgium subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Vanaken · On: D. Moreira
  18. Liechtenstein
    88' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    S. Schlegel

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Belgium Liechtenstein
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 92% 72%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 2
Corners 15 0
Total Passes 710 173
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 13 1
xG 3.37 0.01
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 81% 19%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 654 124
Shots Inside Box 19 1
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Belgium took an early lead when H. Vanaken scored in the 3rd minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ J. Doku's brace in the 34th and 41st minutes put Belgium firmly in control, with Liechtenstein struggling to match the pace and intensity.