Red Flames under Gunnarsdottir lose two years after defeat in Poland

In the cold stadium in Warsaw, tension hung when the Red Flames were eliminated after a penalty shootout. The defeat marks the end of their World Cup qualifiers, following an early exit at Euro 2025 and a relegation in the Nations League.

The balance under national coach Elisabet Gunnarsdottir looks far from flattering; under the Icelandic manager, the play of the Belgian women's football team has not improved. As a result, the Red Flames, the national women's team, have lost two precious years, a setback that puts the future of the squad under serious pressure.