Belgium v Sweden match abandoned after shooting in Brussels

  • A police officer stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium after two people were shot dead in Brussels before a Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden. AFP
    A police officer stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium after two people were shot dead in Brussels before a Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden. AFP
  • People walk outside King Baudouin Stadium after play was suspended following the shooting. Reuters
    People walk outside King Baudouin Stadium after play was suspended following the shooting. Reuters
  • Swedish players Samuel Gustafson and Emil Holm wait to leave the stadium. Reuters
    Swedish players Samuel Gustafson and Emil Holm wait to leave the stadium. Reuters
  • The score was 1-1 at half-time when the decision was taken to suspend the game. AFP
    The score was 1-1 at half-time when the decision was taken to suspend the game. AFP
  • Fans were told to stay in the stadium until it was safe to leave amid reports that the victims were wearing Swedish football shirts. AFP
    Fans were told to stay in the stadium until it was safe to leave amid reports that the victims were wearing Swedish football shirts. AFP
  • Swedish fans react at half-time as the match against Belgium is abandoned. Getty Images
    Swedish fans react at half-time as the match against Belgium is abandoned. Getty Images
  • Police officers stand guard as supporters leave. AFP
    Police officers stand guard as supporters leave. AFP
  • Belgium football player Romelu Lukaku leaves the stadium. Reuters
    Belgium football player Romelu Lukaku leaves the stadium. Reuters
  • The 35,000 supporters were eventually allowed to leave in groups shortly after midnight local time. AFP
    The 35,000 supporters were eventually allowed to leave in groups shortly after midnight local time. AFP
  • Belgian midfielder Jeremy Doku, second from left, leaves. AFP
    Belgian midfielder Jeremy Doku, second from left, leaves. AFP
  • Supporters look through the fence as they wait to leave. AP
    Supporters look through the fence as they wait to leave. AP
  • A supporter is comforted on the stands after the match was suspended. AP
    A supporter is comforted on the stands after the match was suspended. AP