Belgium Women pulled off a major upset by defeating England Women 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Women's Nations League clash on April 9, 2025. This dramatic match result was one of the shocks of the round, as Belgium held off a late English fightback to secure a historic victory. Belgium stunned the visitors by taking a two-goal lead in the first half with incisive counter-attacks. England regrouped and pulled one back early in the second half, but Belgium restored their two-goal cushion with a brilliant individual effort. England scored again to set up a tense finale, but the Belgian defense, inspired by their goalkeeper, stood firm in the face of intense pressure to see out the win. The key performance came from Belgium's attacking players, who were clinical with their chances against a normally sturdy English defense. This victory immediately put Belgium in a strong position in the group and handed England a surprising early setback. The Belgian manager hailed her team's belief and execution, while England's coach acknowledged a poor defensive display and vowed to improve.