Luxembourg W vs Belgium W

Scotland's ability to maintain a two-goal advantage in the parallel fixture in Israel proved decisive. When Israel briefly pulled a goal back to make it 3-1, Belgium's path to top spot briefly reopened. But Scotland stretched their lead to 5-1, and the Red Flames' relentless late flurry of three goals in five minutes came too late. Belgium finished with the same points total (15) as Scotland but a goal difference of +27 against Scotland's +28.

Tessa Wullaert (Belgium) — The captain scored the opener and registered three assists, playing a hand in four of the seven goals. Her cross for Tysiak's first goal and her through ball for Detruyer's strike were the standout moments. She also hit the crossbar with a free-kick.

Amber Tysiak (Belgium) — The defender scored a first-half stoppage-time header and added a second in the 67th minute, both from Wullaert assists. Her brace from set-piece situations underlined Belgium's aerial threat.

Hannah Eurlings (Belgium) — The forward scored twice in the closing stages (82', 88') and also provided the assist for Iliano's maiden international goal.

Laura Miller (Luxembourg) — The Luxembourg captain led by example, hitting the crossbar in the first half and organising her defence in a first period that remained competitive for long spells.

Player of the Match: Tessa Wullaert

Belgium registered 27 total shots with 14 on target across the 90 minutes, according to RTBF's match report, reflecting sustained pressure rather than a single dominant spell. The 7-0 scoreline flattered Belgium's first-half output — they led only 2-0 at the break despite overwhelming possession, with Luxembourg's crossbar denial and Evrard's save from Dietrich keeping the scoreline respectable. The decisive shift came after the 60th minute: five of the seven goals arrived in the final 30 minutes as Luxembourg's defensive organisation unravelled.

Belgium finished second in Group B4 on 15 points, level with Scotland but one goal worse off on goal difference (+27 vs +28). The result consigned the Red Flames to League B of the UEFA Women's Nations League and denied them a seeded spot in the World Cup play-off draw. Luxembourg ended the campaign bottom with zero points from six matches, having conceded 34 goals and scored only one — a penalty against Israel in April.

The match also marked the final international appearances for Luxembourg's all-time leading scorer Amy Thompson and defender Andreia Machado, who were honoured before the game.

Belgium's next fixture is the first round of World Cup qualifying play-offs in October 2026. Luxembourg's competitive campaign is complete.

A dominant but ultimately hollow victory. Belgium's seven-goal haul was the highest by any team in Group B4 on the final matchday, but Scotland's 5-1 win in Israel meant the Red Flames' prolific finishing came one goal short of what was required. The margin of defeat — a single goal on the tiebreaker — will linger through the play-off draw.