Belgium opened their World Cup 2022 campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Canada on Wednesday, 23 November 2022, in a Group F matchday 1 clash. The game kicked off at 19:00 UTC and was officiated by referee J. Sikazwe, with the only goal arriving in the first half to give Belgium a 1–0 lead at the break. The result gave the Red Devils a crucial three points to start their tournament.

For Belgium, this win was vital in setting the tone for a group that also included Croati...