Match Report
Belgium beat Algeria 2-1 at home in the World Cup, Group stage. Before the match, Belgium were 1st in the World Cup table with Algeria in 2nd. Their only previous encounter (since 2014) was won by Belgium. Belgium had scored 4 goals this season (1.3 per game), Algeria had 6 (2.0 per game). Belgium's goals came from Marouane Fellaini (70'), Dries Mertens (80'); Algeria scored through Sofiane Feghouli (25'). Match stats: possession 67%-33%, shots 17-3, on target 8-1, corners 7-2. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Goal scorers
Belgium: Marouane Fellaini (70'), Dries Mertens (80') · Algeria: Sofiane Feghouli (25')
Key stats
Possession: Belgium 67% · Algeria 33% · Total shots: 17-3 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 7-2