{"id":13093,"date":"2025-11-19T12:46:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=13093"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:46:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T09:46:52","slug":"belgium-crushes-liechtenstein-7-0-to-qualify-for-2026-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/belgium-crushes-liechtenstein-7-0-to-qualify-for-2026-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium Crushes Liechtenstein 7\u20130 to Qualify for 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Belgium booked their ticket to the <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong> in emphatic fashion, crushing Liechtenstein <strong>7\u20130<\/strong> in front of an electrifying home crowd in Li\u00e8ge. For a team that had been frustrated by a draw against Kazakhstan just days earlier, this was the perfect statement of intent. They didn\u2019t just win\u2014they <strong>dominated from start to finish<\/strong>, reminding the world why they remain one of global football\u2019s most dangerous sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the kind of performance that Kenyan fans, particularly supporters of the Harambee Stars, can appreciate\u2014and perhaps draw a few lessons from as the national team continues its climb on the African football stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast Start: Vanaken Ignites the Goal Fest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium wasted no time. Just <strong>three minutes<\/strong> into the match, Hans Vanaken headed home the opener after Youri Tielemans\u2019 deflected cross looped invitingly into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Liechtenstein pinned deep inside their defensive third, the message was clear: Belgium wanted top spot in <strong>Group J<\/strong>, and they were going to take it ruthlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6EYUiPWcAE9Bwk.jpg\" alt=\"Belgium Crushes Liechtenstein 7\u20130 to Qualify for 2026 World Cup\" class=\"wp-image-13094\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6EYUiPWcAE9Bwk.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6EYUiPWcAE9Bwk-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6EYUiPWcAE9Bwk-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doku Magic: The Manchester City Star Takes Charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kenyan fans, especially Premier League enthusiasts, will have enjoyed watching <strong>J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku<\/strong> at his mesmerizing best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, he swept home a precise cutback from Alexis Saelemaekers.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moments later, he danced past two defenders before unleashing a clinical low drive into the net.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Doku\u2019s performance was a reminder of what raw pace, confidence, and flair can do\u2014qualities Kenyan wingers like Ayub Timbe once thrilled fans with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second-Half Onslaught: Belgium Turns Up the Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Liechtenstein hoped halftime would slow Belgium down, they were mistaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within seven minutes of the restart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brandon Mechele<\/strong> scored his first international goal from a Tielemans-assisted build-up.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saelemaekers<\/strong> struck again, tapping in after B\u00fcchel spilled a shot.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charles De Ketelaere<\/strong> then completed a quickfire brace\u2014one from a sharp angle and another after flicking in Thomas Meunier\u2019s volley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium hit <strong>seven goals<\/strong>, surpassing the six they scored in the reverse fixture. Liechtenstein, meanwhile, finished their qualifying campaign having conceded <strong>31 goals and scoring none<\/strong>\u2014a statistic that underlines the massive gulf between Europe\u2019s elite and its strugglers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79.jpg\" alt=\"Belgium Crushes Liechtenstein 7\u20130 to Qualify for 2026 World Cup\" class=\"wp-image-13095\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/G6GPE_7XMAAhY79-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bangbet Kenya: Where Football Thrills Meet Winning Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy football as passionately as Kenyans do\u2014and love backing your predictions\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ke-m\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> is the perfect partner for your match-day excitement. With competitive odds, quick payouts, generous bonuses, and a user-friendly platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/promotions\">Bangbet<\/a> makes each game more thrilling. Whether you&#8217;re supporting African teams or tracking European giants like Belgium, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/bet-activitys\/EPL?subject=Activity&amp;country=ke\">Bangbet<\/a> turns every match into a winning opportunity.<br><strong>Play smart, play responsibly, and enjoy every moment with <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/welcome\/register.html\"><strong>Bangbet Kenya<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Belgium Marches to North America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium\u2019s 7\u20130 demolition of Liechtenstein was more than a victory\u2014it was a declaration. With a balanced blend of young stars and experienced leaders, the Red Devils will head to North America for their <strong>fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup<\/strong> with confidence and swagger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For football fans in Kenya, the match was a masterclass in teamwork, hunger, and professionalism\u2014the very ingredients Harambee Stars need as they aim for their own historic qualification in future tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Belgium booked their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in emphatic fashion, crushing Liechtenstein 7\u20130 in front of an electrifying home crowd in Li\u00e8ge. For a team that had been frustrated by a draw against Kazakhstan just days earlier, this was the perfect statement of intent. 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