Belgium demolished Tunisia 5-0 in an international friendly

Leandro Trossard wearing the red Belgium national football team jersey, flexing both arms in a strong bicep celebration pose on the pitch with a blurred stadium crowd in the background

Belgium demolished Tunisia 5-0 in an international friendly on Saturday at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. 

Belgian internationals Leandro Trossard, Charles De Ketelaere, Kevin De Bruyne, Dodi Lukébakio, and Nicolas Raskin scored as the hosts showcased attacking prowess in their final home preparation match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia, reduced to ten men, offered limited resistance.

Leandro Trossard (Belgian) scored in the 28th minute assisted by Jérémy Doku (Belgian). Charles De Ketelaere (Belgian) added the second in the 53rd minute assisted by Youri Tielemans (Belgian). Kevin De Bruyne (Belgian) made it 3-0 in the 65th minute. 

Dodi Lukébakio (Belgian) netted in the 85th assisted by Romelu Lukaku (Belgian), and Nicolas Raskin (Belgian) completed the scoring in the 87th. Ismaël Gharbi (Tunisian) was sent off in the 62nd minute. 

Belgium dominated throughout with superior possession and attacking transitions while maintaining a solid defense.

Belgium, ranked ninth in the FIFA World Rankings, head into the 2026 World Cup in strong form following recent wins including against Croatia. The emphatic victory boosts confidence ahead of Group G.

Belgium face Egypt on June 15 in their opening 2026 World Cup Group G match in Seattle.


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