Rohit Saggi officiates the Belgium‑Turkey clash in the Nations League

Direct report indicates that the Belgium‑Turkey match took place on 02/10/2026 at 20:45 at the Maurice Dufrasne stadium, under the supervision of referee Rohit Saggi. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 9th minute, giving Belgium the advantage.

Key moments of the first half

Arda Güler, for Turkey, saw his left‑foot shot from outside the box saved, following a key pass from Ismail Yüksek. Votrei Tielemans earned a free kick in his own half, while Dodi Lukébakio also had his left‑foot shot stopped.

Maxim De Cuyper had his left‑foot shot on the left side of the box saved, after a pass from Hans Vanaken. Baris Alper Yilmaz, for Turkey, received a free kick in the opponent’s half in the 11th minute.

Kevin De Bruyne scored with his right foot in the 9th minute, assisted by Dodi Lukébakio, who provided the decisive pass. Arda Güler then earned a free kick on the left wing, but no further action followed.

Both teams lined up their respective formations: Belgium in a 4‑3‑3 with goalkeeper S. Lammens, while Turkey opted for a 4‑4‑2 under coach Montella.

Key statistics

The match displayed a possession of 70 % in favor of Belgium, with a pass success rate of 68 %. Both sides combined for 12 off‑target shots and 7 on‑target shots, and the total fouls amounted to 8.

In the context of the Nations League, Turkey remains without points after two encounters, while Belgium, victorious against Italy in the previous match, is looking to consolidate its position.