FIFA World Cup: Belgium hammered Canada 1-0

In their opening World Cup match of 2022, Michy Batshuayi led Belgium to a 1-0 victory over Canada.

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Canada, who was competing in just their second World Cup finals, blew a great chance to jump out to an early lead.

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Belgium striker Batshuayi took full advantage just before half-time as he fired in the only goal of the game.

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Canada lost all three of their games without scoring in their only other World Cup finals appearance in 1986.

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The North American side wad able continue their dominance only in the first half.

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