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De Bruyne brace leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Turkey in Nations League
October 2, 2026 at 08:58 PM · Updated 13d ago
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Belgium defeated Turkey 3-0 on Friday at Brussels' Maurice Dufrasne stadium in their third UEFA Nations League group match.
- Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring in the 10th minute and added a second in the 60th with a strike from outside the box.
- Substitute Romelu Lukaku converted a cross in the 75th minute to seal Belgium's third goal.
- The win lifted Belgium to six points in second place in the group, while Turkey remain bottom without a point.
- Kevin De Bruyne's brace brought up his 200th and 201st career goals.
- Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella refused to blame his players, saying they fought until the last minute and that competing in the top tier is an honour.
- Kevin De Bruyne was suspended for Belgium's Nations League match against France after accumulating yellow cards in the Turkey and Italy games.
- Kevin De Bruyne, named man of the match, said he felt physically stronger than last season and that Mark van Bommel's attacking style suits him better.







