Canada fails to bring the pressure to bear in the exciting Group F encounter as the Belgians escape a huge upset.
Belgium weathered a Canadian storm in a thrilling Group F fixture on Wednesday night to record a 1-0 win thanks to Michy Batshuayi’s 44th-minute goal.
The European team, ranked second best in the world, strove for flow throughout as they struggled to match Canada’s intensity and will be thankful they avoided a major upset by escaping with a win.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens will lament a litany of missed opportunities, including star player Alphonso Davies’ failure to convert from the penalty spot after just 15 minutes.
More to follow.