Belgium Shows Class with Emphatic 6-0 Win Over Kazakhstan in World Cup Qualifying Match

Dominant Display at Lotto Park

The match, played at Lotto Park on September 7, 2025, was part of Matchday 6 of Group J of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result was a resounding thrashing, with the Belgian national team demonstrating their superiority from start to finish.

First Half Brilliance

Belgium established their dominance early, controlling possession and consistently threatening through both flanks, with Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard leading the offensive charges. The scoring opened with a brilliant team play, featuring a great pass from Tielemans that set up a goal through Jeremy Doku’s assistance.

Notable Performances

The match marked a significant milestone for Kevin De Bruyne, who reached 34 goals in Belgian colors, surpassing Eden Hazard to become second in the historical ranking. However, he remains well behind Romelu Lukaku, the all-time top scorer for the ‘Red Devils’.

World Cup Qualification Implications

The victory puts Belgium in an excellent position to qualify for the World Cup. After securing such a wide margin, coach Rudi Garcia took the opportunity to rest his Premier League stars, bringing on fresh legs with substitutes including Malick Fofana and Alexis Saelemaekers.

Looking Ahead

Belgium’s next challenge in their qualification campaign will be against North Macedonia. This commanding victory sends a clear message to their future opponents about Belgium’s determination to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup finals.