Overview
- Belgium raced into a 3-0 lead inside 27 minutes through goals by Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans and Jeremy Doku, with the opening penalty decision upheld after a lengthy VAR review.
- Wales clawed back into the game as Harry Wilson converted a stoppage-time penalty before Sorba Thomas and Brennan Johnson turned the match level at 3-3 in the second half.
- Kevin De Bruyne struck in the 88th minute, volleying home at the far post to deny Wales a point and clinch the win for Belgium.
- Craig Bellamy suffered his first defeat in 10 matches as Wales manager, ending a run that had kept his side unbeaten since last June.
- Despite the loss, Wales remain in contention for automatic World Cup qualification in Group J and will host Belgium for a return fixture in Cardiff in October.