Kazakhstan held Belgium to a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying on 15 November, an upset result that underscored the hosts' defensive resilience against a far more dominant visitor. Belgium controlled the match with 20 shots to Kazakhstan's 9, and generated an expected goals total of 2.15 compared to 0.4, yet failed to convert their superiority into victory. The visitors managed eight shots on target, though Kazakhstan's goalkeeper maintained a 66.67 per cent save rate to keep the deficit manageable. Both teams operated in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Belgium's attacking intent evident in their shot volume, but Kazakhstan's compact organisation and clinical finishing on limited chances earned them a crucial point. Referee Donatas Rumsas oversaw proceedings without incident. Belgium's failure to capitalise on such dominance represents a significant dropped opportunity in the qualification campaign.