New Zealand vs Belgium

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchday 3, Belgium secured top spot in their group (5 points) with a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand at BC Place. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 28th minute and doubled his tally in the 50th minute, before Kevin De Bruyne added a third in the 66th minute. Elijah Just pulled one back for New Zealand in the 84th minute, but R. Lukaku and A. Saelemaekers quickly restored Belgium's dominance with goals in the 86th and 90+4th minutes. Statistically, Belgium had 35 shots with 10 on target, an expected goals value of 3. 6, and 55% possession, showing clear superiority throughout; New Zealand managed just 6 shots with 2 on target and an xG of only 0. 24. Belgium finish top of the group with 5 points, while New Zealand sit fourth with 1 point, leaving the qualification picture largely settled.

Belgium delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Group G Matchday 3 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place in Vancouver. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring with a brace in the 28th and 50th minutes, before Kevin De Bruyne added a third in the 66th minute. R. Lukaku and A. Saelemaekers completed the rout with goals in the 86th and 90+4th minutes respectively, while Ilija Jest pulled one back for New Zealand in the 84th minute. Belgium dominated statistically, holding 55% possession, registering 35 shots with 10 on target and an xG of 3. 6, compared to New Zealand's xG of just 0. 24. Belgium top Group G with five points, while New Zealand sit fourth with one point.

Belgium demolished New Zealand 5-1 in their Group Stage Matchday 3 clash at BC Place in Vancouver, securing top spot in their group with 5 points. New Zealand finished fourth with just 1 point, bringing their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to an end. For more highlights, live updates, and in-depth stats from this match, stay tuned to ScoreZ.