: Canada's high-intensity pressing and speed created numerous chances, particularly through Tajon Buchanan and Jonathan David , but they struggled with clinical finishing, managing only 3 shots on target from 22 attempts.
: Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a long through-ball from Toby Alderweireld to strike past Canadian goalkeeper Milan Borjan . Futbol.Mundial.2022.Belgica.vs.Canada.23.11.22....
: Canada felt aggrieved by several decisions, including two additional penalty claims that were not awarded by referee Janny Sikazwe. Tactical Analysis Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports Tactical Analysis Google Sports Data This response uses
Belgium secured a narrow over Canada in their opening Group F match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 23, 2022, at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium . Despite the result, Canada was widely regarded as the more dominant side for much of the match, outshooting Belgium 22 to 9 and recording a significantly higher Expected Goals ( xG ) of 2.63 compared to Belgium's 0.77 . Wed, Nov 23 2022 World Cup M. Batshuayi (44') Match Highlights Batshuayi (44') Match Highlights