🇳🇿VS🇧🇪

New Zealand vs Belgium

FULL TIME  ·  🇳🇿 New Zealand 1–5 Belgium 🇧🇪

Group Stage · MD3 · Group G · BC Place Vancouver

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🔥 All Or Nothing Match

New Zealand and Belgium face off in a crucial Group G match, with both teams seeking their first win in the 2026 World Cup. A victory for either side could significantly boost their chances of advancing to the next round. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement.

New Zealand

🏆New Zealand seeks first World Cup win
Chris Wood
forward · Newcastle
experienced striker

Belgium

🌟Belgium is 2nd in FIFA rankings
📈Belgium has unbeaten record vs New Zealand
👥Belgium has experienced squad
🏃‍♂️Belgium has strong team chemistry
Kevin De Bruyne
midfielder · Manchester City
exceptional playmaker
Eden Hazard
forward · Real Madrid
skilled winger
Thibaut Courtois
goalkeeper · Real Madrid
world-class goalkeeper
Romelu Lukaku
forward · Inter Milan
prolific goal scorer

Tale of the tape

2
New Zealand draws
1
Belgium wins vs NZ
48
teams in World Cup
3
Group G matches played

🎙️ World Cup Debut

New Zealand made their World Cup debut in 1982, while Belgium has been a regular participant since 1930.