A rat briefly delays World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium

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<p>October 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM</p>

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<p>1 / 4APTOPIX Wales Belgium WCup SoccerWales' Brennan Johnson chases a rat off the pitch during the World Cup European Qualifying soccer match between Wales and Belgium at the Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (David Davies/PA via AP)</p>

<p>CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Play was briefly delayed in a World Cup qualifier between Wales and Belgium on Monday after a rat entered the field.</p>

<p>Belgium was leading 2-1 in the second half when the rat was spotted outside the area of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian tried to pick up the rat but it escaped.</p>

<p>Wales forward Brennan Johnson ended up chasing it away through the sidelines as the crowd cheered.</p>

<p>The small delay happened after the match was stopped by the referee so a player could receive treatment on the field.</p>

<p>Belgium won 4-2 to take the lead of Group J in European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.</p>

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<p>AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer</p>

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