Video: with a historic hat-trick, Belgium deepen Turkey's wounds and threaten Italy in the UEFA Nations League
Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a third. The victory moves Belgium to second place in their group, while Turkey remains at the bottom without a point.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the standings in the UEFA Nations League, affecting qualification prospects for the semi-finals.
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Belgium are back to winning ways, and they did it in style with a thumping victory that piled more misery on Turkey in the 2027 UEFA Nations League.
The Red Devils ran out 3-0 winners when the two sides met at the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium on Friday, in the third round of the group stage.
Two veterans stole the show. Kevin De Bruyne grabbed a brace, while Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to add the third.
De Bruyne broke the deadlock for the hosts in the 10th minute, beating a defender before slotting the ball low to the goalkeeper's left.
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