Overview

• Kevin De Bruyne scored two penalties in Belgium's 4-2 win, with spot-kicks awarded after VAR-reviewed handballs against Ethan Ampadu and later Jordan James.
• Referee Daniel Siebert paused the match in the 66th minute when a rat was seen on the pitch, and Wales substitute Brennan Johnson quickly ushered it off so play could resume.
• Joe Rodon headed Wales into an early lead before Thomas Meunier put Belgium ahead, Nathan Broadhead pulled one back late on, and Leandro Trossard immediately restored Belgium's two-goal cushion.
• The result strengthens Belgium’s position at the top of the group and dents Wales’ prospects of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
• Footage of the brief interruption circulated widely on broadcast and social media, though the incident did not materially delay the game or affect the outcome.