Matías Fernández-Pardo
Doesn't play in knockouts
Fernandez-Pardo recorded three appearances at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Fernandez-Pardo would not feature for Belgium at the World Cup past the group stage, with all three of his appearances coming from the bench. He would record two crosses, three shots and four crosses in his time on the field, playing 41 minutes. He will now return to Lille, likely hoping he would have been used in the knockout stages.
Four chances created off bench
Fernandez-Pardo generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Friday's 5-1 victory versus New Zealand.
Analysis: Fernandez-Pardo started Friday's 5-1 win over New Zealand on the bench before coming on in the second half as manager Rudi Garcia rotated his attacking options with the result already wrapped up. He entered with Belgium firmly in control but still made the most of his 34-minute cameo, recording two shots (none on target), four chances created, two tackles and two crosses. Fernandez-Pardo and Belgium now head into the Round of 32 after finishing atop Group G.
Quiet outing
Fernandez-Pardo generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Monaco. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.
Analysis: Fernandez-Pardo had a rough match-up top against Monaco, as the attacker only recorded one shot despite playing at forward. The attacker then remains at eight goals and five assists heading into the season finale, with his last goal coming two appearances ago.
Converts from the spot
Fernandez-Pardo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Paris FC.
Analysis: Fernandez-Pardo played the decisive role in Sunday's 1-0 win over Paris FC, converting a first-half penalty into the bottom corner past Kevin Trapp to give his side a crucial lead in a match with major implications in the top-four race. The forward remained a persistent physical threat for the Paris FC backline throughout, finishing as the most involved attacker on the pitch despite being well-contained for large spells. Fernandez-Pardo has now scored eight Ligue 1 goals this season across 26 appearances.
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