Belgium Hit Kazakhstan for Six as De Bruyne, Doku Brace in Qualifying Rout
The rout leaves Belgium on 10 points from four Group J games, one behind North Macedonia with a game in hand.
Overview
- Kevin De Bruyne struck twice, including his 33rd international goal, and Jeremy Doku added a brace in Brussels.
- Nicolas Raskin and Thomas Meunier also scored to complete Belgium’s 6-0 victory.
- The result delivers a second consecutive 6-0 win after Thursday’s rout of Liechtenstein, lifting Belgium’s goal difference.
- Belgium sit ahead of Wales on goal difference yet trail North Macedonia by one point, with the leaders having played an extra match.
- Across Europe, Spain routed Turkey 6-0 and Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in other qualifying results.