Tessa Wullaert scored a 19-minute hat-trick and Jill Janssens added a quickfire double as Belgium W beat Luxembourg W 6-0 in World Cup qualifying at Den Dreef.
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AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
Belgium needed no time to assert their superiority. Hannah Eurlings opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting from Jill Janssens' delivery to settle any early nerves. Eight minutes later, Eurlings turned provider, teeing up captain Tessa Wullaert to make it 2-0 in the 19th minute. The Red Flames carried that two-goal cushion into the break.
Whatever head coach Elisabeth Gunnarsdottir said at half-time worked immediately. Wullaert scored her second of the night just 46 seconds after the restart (46'), this time assisted by Aurélie Reynders, effectively ending the contest as a competition.
Wullaert completed her hat-trick in the 66th minute, finishing from Lien Jacobs' pass to make it 4-0. Then Janssens took centre stage: she scored twice in the space of two minutes, first from Eurlings' assist in the 74th minute, then from Eline Dhont's cross in the 76th, rounding off the scoring at 6-0.
Luxembourg's only booking came deep in stoppage time, when Laura Freymann was shown yellow in the 90+3rd minute.
The Turning Point
Wullaert's goal 46 seconds into the second half. At 2-0, Luxembourg had reason to believe they could limit the damage after a disciplined first 45 minutes. The instant strike after the restart — the fastest goal possible in a half — removed any doubt and opened the floodgates for four more goals in the final 44 minutes.
Key Performers
Tessa Wullaert (Belgium W) — A perfect hat-trick (19', 46', 66') that spanned both halves, with the middle goal arriving within a minute of the restart. The captain led by example and was the clear difference-maker.
Jill Janssens (Belgium W) — Two goals (74', 76') and the assist for Eurlings' opener. Her brace in 120 seconds put an emphatic stamp on the scoreline.
Hannah Eurlings (Belgium W) — A goal (11') and two assists (19', 74'). She was involved in three of the six goals, operating as the creative heartbeat in the final third.
Player of the Match: Tessa Wullaert.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
Belgium's 6-0 scoreline matched Scotland's result against Israel on the same matchday, keeping both sides level on 11 points in Group B4. The Red Flames have now scored 14 goals in their three home matches this qualifying campaign, conceding none. Luxembourg have now conceded 18 goals in their five group matches — six against Scotland, six against Belgium, and six against Israel — with only one goal scored in reply (against Israel).
What It Means
Belgium remained level at the top of Group B4 with Scotland on 11 points after five matches, with the two sides having drawn both head-to-head encounters (1-1 and 0-0). Both teams had already secured their place in the play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Luxembourg remained rooted to the bottom without a point, their relegation from League B already confirmed. The group stage concluded on 9 June 2026, with Belgium travelling to Luxembourg for the return fixture, while Scotland visited Israel.
Verdict
A professional, ruthless performance from Belgium against a side that simply could not match their quality. Wullaert's hat-trick and Janssens' double provided the goals, but the platform was built on sustained pressure from the first whistle. The margin of victory — identical to Scotland's on the same day — kept the pressure on at the top of Group B4 heading into the final round.
Match Events
Key match events between Belgium W and Luxembourg W — 6 goals and 1 card recorded during the match.
assist: J. Janssens
assist: H. Eurlings
assist: L. Jacobs
assist: H. Eurlings
assist: E. Dhont
Rivalry since 2021
Belgium W vs Luxembourg W Head to Head Results· 3
Belgium W and Luxembourg W have met 3 times — Belgium W won 3, Luxembourg W won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. Belgium W leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (14 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Belgium W are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–7 in 2026.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 3 Jul 2026