It was a rousing comeback for Canada in the World Cup context – and it looked so good.
The team created plenty of chances, but both missed a penalty and were blown away for two more.
Belgium's 29-year-old Michy Batshuayi has rarely been a regular striker in the national team despite scoring 27 goals in 48 games.
But against Canada, he got the chance when Romelu Lukaku has injury problems and misses the start of the World Cup.
In the 44th minute, Batshuayi received a through ball from Toby Alderweireld.
The striker faced the defenders and shot in 1-0 behind Milan Borjan.
It would turn out that the goal was the only one of the match, despite chances in both directions in the second.
Among other things, Thibaut Courtois in Belgium's goal had to stretch out for a super save on a header from close range.
When Canada participated in the World Cup in Mexico in 1986, they lost all three games with a goal difference of 0–5.
Despite penalties in today's match, they have still never scored a World Cup goal.
In the second match of the group, Morocco and Croatia played 0–0.