Rudi Garcia labels Belgium’s World Cup qualifier with Wales a must win game | OneFootball

Belgium and Wales will face each other on Monday night in what Rudi Garcia has labelled a must win game for the Red Devils. Belgium started their World Cup qualification campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against North Macedonia. Their Welsh opponents are currently top of Group J, although they have played three games. Craig Bellamy’s side have won two and drawn one of their matches so far.

As reported by HLN, Garcia said to the media pre match ‘Wales are a close competitor for a place in the World Cup – so we have to win, especially in a home game‘. The Red Devils are in a pretty poor run of form. the side have only won one of their previous eight games, with the draw against North Macedonia being one of the two matches they have not lost. Belgium have not lost to Wales since the famous European Championship Quarter Final in which Hal Robson-Kanu’s fantastic goal knocked heavy favourites Belgium out.

Defeat to Wales on Monday will certainly cause concern for Belgian fans and players, given that winning the group is the only way to guarantee a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson