Overview
- In Cardiff, the forward won a second‑half penalty for handball that Kevin De Bruyne converted to make it 3-1.
- After being dispossessed before Wales’ second, he responded with a 90th‑minute left‑footed finish to seal 4-2.
- Belgium manager Rudi Garcia had publicly defended selecting Trossard, saying choices are based on what he sees in training.
- The victory lifted the group leaders one point clear of North Macedonia with a match in hand, setting up a November 15 trip to Kazakhstan that could clinch automatic qualification.
- At club level, Trossard has two goals and two assists this season and three straight Premier League starts for Arsenal, reinforcing his case for continued selection.