The Belgium-Sweden match was called off after two people were killed in Brussels.

The Belgium-Sweden match was called off after two people were killed in Brussels.

Belgium’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was called off tonight after two people were killed in a shooting in Brussels.

The heinous act occurred in Brussels ahead of Monday night’s international match. The prime minister of Belgium later acknowledged that both victims were Swedish. Brussels has raised its terror threat to the highest level tonight.

With the gunman still on the loose, fans were encouraged to remain inside the stadium for their own safety. “Play has been suspended due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight,” stated a statement on Belgium’s official account on X/twitter. “Our thoughts are with all those affected.”

“Message to Swedish supporters on site in Brussels: The Belgian police want Swedish supporters to stay in the arena for security reasons,” Sweden’s official account on X said. Participate in information from officials, authorities, and site personnel.

“We will return as soon as the Belgian authorities give us new information.” Maintain your cool and take care of one another. “Our hearts go out to all the families of those who have been affected in Brussels.” The Belgium-Sweden match was called off after two people were killed in Brussels.

The first half of Monday’s game was completed. Sweden’s Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring, but Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku equalized with a penalty. In the second half, the game was called off.

Following “a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels,” the game was cancelled “after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities,” according to a UEFA statement.

According to the BBC, the gunman fled the scene of the incident and is still at large at the time of writing, with Belgian authorities declaring the shooting to be terrorism.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo confirmed he had “offered my sincere condolences to the Swedish PM following tonight’s harrowing attack on Swedish citizens in Brussels” on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Our hearts go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones,” he continued. The battle against terrorism is a collaborative effort between close partners.”