Belgium’s clash with Sweden was called off on Tuesday night after two fans wearing Swedish jerseys were killed.
As of yet, the gunman has still not been arrested with Brussel’s on high alert with police cordoning off the scene.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the two people were killed in a shooting.
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The first 45 minutes of the game were played, with Sweden scoring first before a Romelu Lukaku penalty tied it up 1-1 going into half-time.
It was then announced during the break that the players did not want to continue the game because of the shooting.
🚨 Belgium-Sweden game has been suspended as players are now refusing to emerge for the second half.
This happens after two Swedish football fans were shot dead in Brussels ahead of tonight’s game.
The perpetrator remains on the loose.
After first half the game was not called… pic.twitter.com/SiSukUWCPW
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 16, 2023
UEFA released a statement shortly after the game:
“Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided, after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying match between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned. Further communication will be made in due course.”