In the 44th minute, against the run of play, Belgium's Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal of the match after receiving a long-range pass from Toby Alderweireld.
Canada continued to attack throughout the second half, with standout performances from Richie Laryea and Tajon Buchanan, but they remained unable to find their first-ever World Cup goal. Belgium 1-0 Canada (Nov 23, 2022) Game Analysis - ESPN FIFA World Cup : Belgium vs Canada
The most recent World Cup meeting between occurred on November 23, 2022, during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Despite a dominant performance by Canada, Belgium secured a 1-0 victory through a clinical first-half strike by Michy Batshuayi. Match Overview & Key Stats In the 44th minute, against the run of
Canada outshot Belgium 22 to 9 and held a significant advantage in expected goals (xG), but failed to convert their numerous chances. Shots (On Target) Possession Expected Goals (xG) Yellow Cards Key Moments Despite a dominant performance by Canada, Belgium secured
In the 10th minute, Canada was awarded a penalty after a handball. However, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois saved the attempt by Alphonso Davies, keeping the game scoreless.