Belgium’s path to the 2022 World Cup faced a stumbling block as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kazakhstan on Saturday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Rudi Garcia’s squad failed to secure the victory needed to confirm their qualification. The result leaves Belgium with one final opportunity to seal their spot in the tournament when they face Liechtenstein in their last qualifier on Tuesday. Currently leading Group J with a two-point advantage over North Macedonia, Belgium’s top-two finish in the group is already assured. The top 12 group winners from European qualification will automatically advance to the World Cup, while the remaining four spots will be determined through a playoff among the runners-up. Kazakhstan stunned Belgium early in the match, with 17-year-old Dastan Satpayev scoring in the ninth minute. Belgium equalized in the 48th minute through Hans Vanaken, who headed in a cross from Timothy Castagne. Despite playing with a numerical advantage after Islam Chesnokov’s red card in the 79th minute, Belgium couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity to secure a win. This draw comes as a surprise, especially after Belgium’s dominant 6-0 victory over Kazakhstan in September.