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Watch as giant rat runs on pitch during Wales vs Belgium World Cup qualifier

Wales vs Belgium World Cup qualifier stopped after rat invades pitch
  • A World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Wales and Belgium was temporarily halted after a rat ran onto the pitch.
  • The incident occurred in the 66th minute of the game on Monday night, causing a brief interruption.
  • Wales and Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson assisted in ushering the rodent off the field.
  • Belgium secured a 4-2 victory over Wales, which dashed the Red Dragons' aspirations for automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup in the US.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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