Belgium's clinical 4–2 victory over Wales in World Cup qualifying underscored the visitors' superior finishing and control. Despite Wales creating chances from a 4–2–3–1 setup, the hosts managed just 0.92 expected goals across nine attempts, with only three reaching the goalkeeper. Belgium's dominance was evident in their 16 shots, six of which found the target, generating 3.44 xG—nearly four times Wales's output. Kevin De Bruyne's two-goal haul exemplified Belgium's ruthless conversion, while Leandro Trossard added another in a commanding away performance. Wales's goalkeeper faced a difficult afternoon, saving just one of four shots on target for a 33 per cent save percentage, conceding 2.0 post-shot expected goals above what he prevented. Belgium's superior shot volume and precision proved decisive in a match that reflected the gulf between the sides' attacking threat. De Bruyne's brace strengthens Belgium's qualifying campaign considerably.