The King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels witnessed a clinical display of football on June 6, 2026, as Belgium dismantled Tunisia with a decisive 5–0 victory. This emphatic win serves as the final statement for the Red Devils as they head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending their impressive unbeaten streak to 13 matches.
First-Half Breakdown
Belgium controlled the tempo early, utilizing their width to pressure the Tunisian defensive line. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 27th minute when Jérémy Doku set up Leandro Trossard, who calmly found the back of the net to give the hosts a 1–0 lead heading into the halftime break.
Second-Half Surge
The floodgates opened after the restart as Belgium’s tactical superiority became even more apparent:
52nd Minute: Charles De Ketelaere doubled the advantage, expertly nodding in a goal with a header.
61st Minute: Tunisia’s defensive task became nearly impossible after Ismaël Gharbi was issued a second yellow card, leaving his side to play the final half-hour with only 10 men.
64th Minute: Kevin De Bruyne capitalized on the space, firing in a clinical strike to make it 3–0.
84th Minute: Dodi Lukébakio joined the scoresheet following a well-timed assist from Romelu Lukaku.
86th Minute: Nicolas Raskin put the final touch on a dominant performance, finding the net to cap off a 5–0 rout.
Key Match Stats & Takeaways
The match statistics further highlighted Belgium's clinical edge and command of the game:
Offensive Dominance: Belgium registered 23 total shots compared to Tunisia's 7 throughout the match.
Possession: The Red Devils controlled 56% of the ball, dictating play for large stretches.
Defensive Stability: Thibaut Courtois secured a clean sheet in his start, providing a steady foundation for the team’s momentum going into the upcoming tournament.
This convincing victory signals that Belgium is entering the 2026 World Cup with both their attack and defense in top form.