Match Report
Belgium won 5-1 against New Zealand in the World Cup, Group Stage. Before the match, New Zealand were 4th in the World Cup table with Belgium in 1st. Their only previous encounter (since 2026) was won by Belgium. New Zealand's goals came from Elijah Just (84'); Belgium scored through Leandro Trossard (28'), Leandro Trossard (50'), Kevin De Bruyne (66'), Romelu Lukaku (86'), Alexis Saelemaekers (90'). Match stats: possession 46%-54%, shots 6-35, on target 2-10, corners 5-8. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
New Zealand and Belgium go head to head at Vancouver Stadium in the World Cup.
The standings read 4th (New Zealand, 1 points) against 1st (Belgium, 5 points).
0 of their 1 previous meeting since 2026 finished level, while New Zealand claimed 0 and Belgium 1.
Belgium came out on top: the game ended 1-5.
Goal scorers
New Zealand: Elijah Just (84') · Belgium: Leandro Trossard (28'), Leandro Trossard (50'), Kevin De Bruyne (66'), Romelu Lukaku (86'), Alexis Saelemaekers (90')
Key stats
Possession: New Zealand 46% · Belgium 54% · Total shots: 6-35 · On target: 2-10 · Corners: 5-8