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Belgium vs Sweden Match Halted Following Tragic Shooting Incident in Brussels

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  Euro 2024 Qualifier Between Belgium and Sweden Halted and Abandoned Due to Fatal Shooting Incident The Euro 2024 qualifier match between Belgium and Sweden took a tragic turn as it was suspended at halftime and ultimately abandoned. This decision came in the wake of a devastating shooting incident that claimed the lives of two Swedes in Brussels on Monday. UEFA made the announcement regarding this unfortunate turn of events. Belgium responded to this crisis by elevating its terror alert to the highest level. The heightened state of alert was prompted by a video circulating on social media in which an individual claimed responsibility for the attack, citing affiliation with Islamic State. "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," UEFA said in a statement on its website. During th