Published October 2, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
A 3-0 win for Belgium over Türkiye in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, October 2, with the final score at 3-0 after Belgium led 1-0 at half-time. Only Belgium ever led, and Belgium eventually held a three-goal lead at 3-0.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a brace, and Romelu Lukaku added the other goal as Türkiye finished without scoring. The possession figures were 45% for Belgium and 55% for Türkiye, so the scoreline came despite Türkiye having more of the ball.
How it unfolded
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for Belgium in the 10th minute, making it 1-0. That was still the score at half-time, with Belgium holding the advantage at the interval.
Kevin De Bruyne scored again in the 59th minute, extending the lead to 2-0. Romelu Lukaku completed the scoring in the 76th minute, bringing the match to 3-0. The goals came at separate points in the match, and Belgium remained the only side to lead.
The numbers
The recorded shots were 2 for Belgium and 0 for Türkiye; shots on target were 1 and 0, respectively. The possession split was 45% to Belgium and 55% to Türkiye. Those figures describe different aspects of the contest: possession alone did not translate into a goal for Türkiye.