De Bruyne double powers Belgium as Lewandowski leads Poland rout

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium defeated Türkiye 3-0 on Friday, while Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick helped Poland record a 6-0 victory over 10-man Romania in a busy night of UEFA Nations League action, according to UEFA. De Bruyne opened the scoring for Belgium with a finish from the edge of the penalty area. The Manchester City midfielder later doubled his side’s lead with a curling effort from long range, before Romelu Lukaku completed the victory with a close-range finish.

Belgium continued to threaten during the match, with Dodi Lukébakio hitting the woodwork twice. Türkiye also posed a threat through Arda Güler, whose movement and footwork created problems for the Belgian defence, but the visitors could not find a goal. The result strengthened Belgium’s position in Group A1 alongside France and Italy.

France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in Paris, denying Zinedine Zidane a home victory in his first match at the venue as France coach, according to the source material. Poland, meanwhile, claimed their first win in Group B4 by overwhelming Romania. Lewandowski led the attack with three goals as Poland produced the biggest victory of the evening.

Romania’s task became more difficult after the team was reduced to 10 men, and the result moved Poland into contention in the group. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Džeko made his 152nd and final international appearance as his team drew 1-1 with Sweden. Sweden took the lead through Viktor Gyökeres before Kerim Alajbegović equalised for the hosts.

UEFA reported that Džeko leaves international football as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s record appearance-maker and leading scorer. Sweden remain top of Group B4 despite dropping points, holding a two-point advantage over their rivals.