Greece thrashed Belarus 5-1 in a one-sided FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) match on September 6, 2025. This emphatic victory showcased Greece's attacking prowess and handed Belarus a demoralizing defeat to begin their qualifying campaign. Greece were rampant from the start, scoring three quick goals in the first half to effectively end the contest before halftime. They added two more after the break, with their forwards enjoying a field day against a disorganized Belarusian defense. Belarus managed to score a consolation goal late in the game, but it did little to mask a thoroughly disappointing performance. The result immediately boosted Greece's goal difference and placed them as early contenders in their group, while for Belarus it was a nightmare start. The Greek manager was delighted with his team's ruthlessness, and the Belarus coach apologized to the fans for the performance. The lineups saw Greece field an attacking formation that paid dividends.