Liechtenstein vs Belgium

Belgium produced a statement performance on Thursday night, thrashing Liechtenstein 6–0 at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz to kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. From the opening whistle, the Red Devils controlled the tempo, keeping the hosts pinned inside their own half with more than 80% possession and relentless pressure. The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Maxim De Cuyper rose highest to head home a perfectly measured cross from Thomas Meunier, giving Belgium the lead their dominance deserved.

The second half began with fireworks as captain Youri Tielemans doubled the advantage just 30 seconds after the restart, smashing a spectacular volley from distance that left the goalkeeper with no chance. That goal opened the floodgates, and Belgium began to turn their superiority into a rout. Around the hour mark, Arthur Theate added a third with a precise header from De Cuyper’s delivery before Kevin De Bruyne made it 4–0 just two minutes later, finishing calmly from a clever Hans Vanaken pass.

Liechtenstein, despite their effort, simply could not cope with Belgium’s fluid passing and movement. The hosts were limited to rare counterattacking chances that never truly troubled Koen Casteels in goal. Tielemans got his second of the night from the penalty spot in the 70th minute after a clumsy foul by Alessio Hasler on Theate, capping a captain’s performance full of authority and quality.

Substitute Malick Fofana put the exclamation mark on the victory deep into stoppage time, calmly slotting home the sixth goal to seal a memorable night for Belgium. The visitors finished with 21 shots to Liechtenstein’s three, showcasing not only their attacking power but also their defensive solidity in keeping a clean sheet.

The emphatic win puts Belgium third in Group J with seven points from three games, trailing leaders Wales but with two matches in hand — a position that leaves them in firm control of their qualification destiny. Liechtenstein remain bottom with four defeats from four, still searching for their first point. Belgium’s mix of experience and young talent looked perfectly balanced on the night, and if this performance is anything to go by, they are set to be one of the most dangerous teams in Europe heading into 2026.

Watch and Download Liechtenstein vs Belgium full match replay and highlights, At Thursday, September 04, 2025. The match played at Rheinpark Stadion, in World Cup Qualifying.

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