Kevin de Bruyne scores twice from the penalty spot as Belgium top Group J with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier in Cardiff.

Kevin De Bruyne tucked away two penalties as Belgium came back after conceding an early goal to beat Wales 4-2 away in their World Cup qualifier on Monday, moving them closer to a place at next year's finals.

Five strange occurrences that have briefly interrupted football matches, including a rat on the pitch in Cardiff.

CARDIFF City stadium have hit back after a RAT halted play during the second half of Wales’ World Cup qualifier against Belgium. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made an unsuccessful

Belgium cancelled out Wales' early lead with a controversial penalty following a VAR check after the ball struck Ethan Ampadu's arm.

Wales face Belgium in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Cardiff on Monday night, with a win imperative for both teams to keep their hopes of qualifying for next year's tournament alive.

Belgium's last qualifying defeat was in fact at this very stadium, where Gareth Bale's early first-half strike proved enough to seal a pivotal win for Wales on their road to Euro 2016.

Pundits including Kit Symons, Tom Lockyer, David Edwards and Kath Morgan have their say on the decision to award Belgium a penalty following a handball by Wales' Ethan Ampadu in the World Cup qualifier between the sides.