Belgium Edge Wales 4-3 In Dramatic World Cup Qualifier

Belgium secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Wales in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring the late winner after Wales mounted a remarkable three-goal comeback from 3-0 down. Despite dominating early with goals from Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans, and Jeremy Doku, Belgium's defense came under scrutiny for allowing Wales to equalize, highlighting concerns for coach Rudi Garcia. Wales manager Craig Bellamy experienced his first defeat in ten games, with his team showing resilience but ultimately succumbing in a match marked by controversial VAR decisions and intense moments. The game featured multiple lengthy VAR checks, including two harsh penalty calls and a disallowed Lukaku goal, fueling frustration for Wales. Belgium's win puts them three points behind group leaders North Macedonia, with Wales trailing by one point, intensifying the competition in Group J ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. Both teams will look to improve defensively and capitalize on their chances in their next fixtures.