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4-3, Belgium narrowly defeated Wales, welcomed its first World Cup qualifiers, 33-year-old De Bruyne plays the finale

7:27pm, 10 June 2025【Football】

The 8th-ranked Belgium team ushered in the fourth round of the first phase of the European qualifiers in the World Cup. Belgium team took its own home court to face the 29th-ranked Wales team in this game.

Belgium ranked fourth in Group J with 1 point before the game, but they played 2 rounds less, while Wales ranked first with 7 points. In the last four matches between the two sides, Belgium has the upper hand, on the grounds that Belgium has achieved a record of 2 wins and 2 draws in these four matches, so before the game, more fans were full of confidence in Belgium's defeat to Wales at home.

In the 15th minute of the first half, Lukaku scored a goal and helped Belgium take the lead.

4 minutes later, Dirk Epper made a wonderful pass and Tillermans helped Belgium win another goal.

8 minutes later, Devine made a wonderful pass and Doku helped Belgium win another game.

In the 7th minute of stoppage time in the first half, Wilson scored a shot and helped Wales get a goal back.

In the 6th minute of the second half, Wilson made a wonderful pass and Solba helped Wales score another goal.

18 minutes later, Thomas made a wonderful pass and Brennan helped Wales equalize.

In the 88th minute, Tillermans made a wonderful story, and 33-year-old De Bruyne staged a winning show.

In the end, Belgium narrowly defeated Wales and ushered in the first victory in the World Cup. After the game, Belgium ranked third in Group J with 4 points, and fell behind North Macedonia, which was the top 2 rounds in less games.