Leandro Trossard Belgium Goal Seals 4-2 Win Over Wales in World Cup Qualifier

Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard scored a late winner as Belgium defeated Wales 4-2 to stay top of their World Cup qualifying group.

Leandro Trossard produced a decisive moment for Belgium as his late goal sealed a 4-2 victory over Wales in a thrilling World Cup qualifier in Cardiff. The Arsenal winger struck in the final minutes to restore Belgium’s two-goal lead and secure a vital win in their qualification campaign.

Wales stunned the visitors early when Joe Rodon headed home in the 8th minute to ignite the home crowd. But Belgium quickly regrouped, equalizing through a Kevin De Bruyne penalty after Ethan Ampadu was penalized for andball.

Before halftime, Thomas Meunier fired Belgium ahead with a precise finish, completing the first-half comeback.

Trossard Delivers the Knockout Blow

Belgium dominated the second half, and De Bruyne converted his second penalty in the 76th minute to make it 3-1. However, Wales threatened a comeback when Nathan Broadhead scored in the 89th minute to narrow the scoreline.

Just one minute later, Leandro Trossard silenced the home crowd with a calm counterattack finish, his 11th international goal, ensuring Belgium left Cardiff with all three points.

Trossard Proves His Worth

The goal was a personal triumph for Trossard, who faced criticism after a quiet performance in Belgium’s previous outing. Manager Rudi Garcia’s decision to trust the Arsenal man paid off, as his composure and attacking instinct proved decisive in the game’s closing stages.

Belgium’s win lifts them to the top of Group J with 14 points, one ahead of North Macedonia, while Wales remain third with 10 points and face an uphill battle for qualification.

With momentum now on their side, Belgium look poised to secure 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification in their remaining fixtures. For Wales, however, the defeat means they may need to rely on playoff opportunities to keep their hopes alive.

Trossard’s late strike marked the moment that restored Belgium’s control and reaffirmed his importance to both club and country.

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