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A Rat Briefly Delays World Cup Qualifier Between Wales and Belgium
The match was briefly delayed as Brennan Johnson chased a rat off the pitch during a tense World Cup qualifier where Belgium led 4-2, securing Group J's top spot.
- On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, the Wales v Belgium World Cup European Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium was briefly halted after a rat scurried onto the pitch.
- Joe Rodon had given Wales an early lead before Belgium national football team scored twice prior to half time and led 2-1 in the 66th minute when the referee stopped play.
- After a failed attempt by a Belgian player to catch it, substitute Brennan Johnson chased and escorted the rat off the pitch toward a touchline camera operator as players waited.
- The result leaves Wales' qualification hopes weakened as Belgium national football team won 4-2, taking the lead of Group J in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
- Fans and X users reacted with astonishment and humour, sharing disbelief and puns while Welsh fans found levity in the rat pause during a tough match.
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In the World Cup qualifying game between Wales and Belgium, the visit of a rat caused an interruption. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wanted to catch them, but failed.
·Vienna, Austria
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A rodent was invited to the Cardiff Stadium lawn during the qualifying match for the Wales-Belgium World Cup, causing a momentary break in the game.
·Paris, France
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The World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium in Cardiff on Monday night was suspended in the second half because a small rat had entered the pitch.
·Estonia
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Welsh winger Brennan Johnson managed to dislodge the intruder.
A rat runs over the lawn at the World Cup qualification match between Wales and Belgium. Fans are cheered up, the footballers less.
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Total News Sources54
Leaning Left14Leaning Right6Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 29%
R 21%
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