Euro 2020: Belgians celebrate ticket to last 16 after victory over Finland
By AFP
22 June 2021 |
2:11 pm
Belgian supporters at a Brussels bar celebrate their team's 2-0 win over Finland, sealing their place in the last 16. Belgium qualified top of Group B after winning their three group matches.
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