In a high-stakes match held in Vienna, Belgium secured their place in Euro 2024 with a dominant performance against Austria. The winner of this showdown would earn a direct qualification spot, and Belgium quickly took control as Timothy Castagne orchestrated the opening goal, setting up Dodi Lukebakio in the 12th minute. Lukebakio wasn't finished there; he added a second goal in the 55th minute, and shortly after, Romelu Lukaku extended the lead with a third goal, putting Belgium in a commanding 3-0 position.
Austria didn't give up easily and managed to stage a comeback with goals from Konrad Laimer and a Marcel Sabitzer penalty. The game took a dramatic turn when Belgium's Amadou Onana was sent off with a second yellow card in the 78th minute. Despite being reduced to ten men, Belgium held on to their lead. With this victory, Belgium now tops Group F with 16 points, boasting five wins and one draw from six matches.