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Belgium has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup (hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.) with a dominant 7-0 victory over Liechtenstein. The win capped off an undefeated qualifying campaign for Belgium in Group J, where they finished ahead of Wales. Several players scored in the match, with Jeremy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere netting twice. The victory came after criticism for failing to qualify in their previous match against Kazakhstan. Liechtenstein ended their qualifying run without scoring a single goal.

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Belgium Annihilates Liechtenstein, Secures World Cup Berth

Liege, Belgium – November 19, 2025 – Belgium secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup in emphatic fashion, crushing Liechtenstein 7-0 in their final qualifying match. The victory, played at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne, cemented an undefeated qualifying campaign for the Red Devils.

The match was a one-sided affair, with Belgium taking an early lead through Hans Vanaken in the third minute. Jeremy Doku added two more goals before halftime, and a blistering seven-minute spell in the second half saw goals from Brandon Mechele, Alexis Saelemaekers, and a brace from Charles De Ketelaere.

“It was a beautiful evening and just great fun to play here,” said De Ketelaere. “You could feel that from the start. The national anthem that resounded here was the best I’ve ever experienced.”

The dominant performance ensured Belgium finished atop Group J with 18 points, ahead of runner-up Wales, earning their place in the tournament to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. next year. This will be Belgium’s 15th World Cup appearance, having reached the semi-finals twice previously.

The win was particularly satisfying for Coach Rudi Garcia and the team, who faced criticism after being held to a 1-1 draw by Kazakhstan in their previous match. The victory over Liechtenstein erased any lingering doubts about their qualification.

Liechtenstein, meanwhile, finished their qualifying campaign without scoring a single goal – a stark contrast to Belgium’s dominant performance.

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