Week of truth forces Belgian U21 to chase Euro ticket

The Week of truth sees Belgium’s U21 side face two decisive qualifiers as they chase a direct ticket to the European Championship in Serbia and Albania. Tonight they host Wales in Westerlo, with a clash against Denmark a week later deciding who tops the group.

Current group standings

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With two matchdays remaining the young Duivels share the lead with Denmark, while Austria trails by three points. Only the group winner secures an automatic Euro place, making the upcoming fixtures crucial.

Upcoming decisive fixtures

Onze Duivels meet Wales tonight in Westerlo. In the first‑leg they recorded a 0‑7 victory, but national coach Gill Swerts cautioned against complacency.

Denmark travel to Austria on Friday for their penultimate group game. Austria must win to stay in contention, as a loss would hand Denmark the direct ticket.

The decisive direct clash arrives on Tuesday, when Denmark host Belgium. A draw would be enough for Belgium if they retain their 2‑0 win from October, but a loss would hand the group to Denmark. If teams finish level on points, the head‑to‑head result decides the ranking; only if that is equal does goal difference come into play, a scenario unlikely for Belgium. Fans can follow the Wales match live at 20:00.