Belgium Stuns Turkiye with Late Equalizer

The First League RS match between Belgium and Turkiye on November 12, 2026, was a thrilling encounter that saw both teams give it their all. The Belgians were trailing by a goal until the 90th minute when H. Vanaken scored the equalizer.

The match was marked by several substitutions, with M. Godts and C. De Ketelaere coming in for H. Cuypers and J. Doku respectively in the 80th minute. The introduction of these players seemed to inject new energy into the Belgian team.

Jérémy Doku had a standout performance, completing more take-ons (7) and winning more fouls (6) than any other Belgian against Turkiye. He also provided the assist for the equalizer.

Turkiye’s Relegation Concerns

The result has significant implications for Turkiye, who will be relegated to UEFA Nations League B for the 2028-29 campaign. This setback comes as a blow to the team’s ambitions and will require them to regroup and reassess their strategy.