Highlights: Turkey 1-2 Belgium | UEFA Nations League 2026-27 – Belgium come back
Belgium came from behind to beat Turkey 1-2 in the UEFA Nations League, with all three goals scored in the first half.
Belgium beat Turkey 1-2 in the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 season. Turkey were the home side and Belgium the away team. Kick-off was at 17:00 on 12 November 2026.
How the match unfolded
Turkey took the lead in the 20th minute through Arda Guler.
Belgium drew level in the 27th minute. Kevin De Bruyne scored, with the assist from Jeremy Doku.
Three minutes later, Belgium went ahead. Charles De Ketelaere scored in the 30th minute after an assist from Maxim de Cuyper, and that proved to be the winning goal.
The score was 1-2 at half-time, and there were no further goals after the break. Belgium therefore came from behind: they had been losing 0-1 and went on to win.
Cards
Turkey received two yellow cards. Belgium were not shown a card.
Match statistics
Turkey had 53% of possession to Belgium’s 47%. Belgium had more shots, 12 to Turkey’s 10, but Turkey had more of their efforts on target, with 7 against Belgium’s 6.
Belgium won 3 corners and Turkey 2. The dangerous attacks count was close, at 50 for Turkey and 51 for Belgium.
Next matches
Turkey’s next match is against France on 16 November 2026.
Belgium also play next on 16 November 2026, when they face Italy.
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