Belgium edge out impressive Canada at World Cup

Belgium have edged out an impressive Canada by a 1-0 scoreline in their World Cup fixture on Wednesday evening.

Canada dominated large periods of the opening hour and missed an early penalty, but a goal from Michy Batshuayi proved to be the difference as Belgium secured an hard-earned win in Al Rayyan.

With Croatia and Morocco <a href="/football/morocco/world-cup-2022/result/croatia-held-to-draw-by-morocco-in-world-cup-opener_500390.html">playing out a goalless draw</a> earlier in the day, Belgium sit at the top of Group F ahead of facing Morocco on Sunday.

Nevertheless, Canada will feel that they can still qualify for the knockout stages, despite missing out on another opportunity to score their first-ever goal in the competition . . .