New Zealand 1-5 Belgium Result: Belgium Win, Score & Stats

New Zealand and Belgium before their World Cup 2026 Group G match

FIFA ranking#85New Zealand

World Cup appearances2New Zealand

Recent form (last 5)WLLLDNew Zealand

Recent form (last 5)DWWDWBelgium

World Cup appearances14Belgium

FIFA ranking#9Belgium

June 26, 2026VancouverGroup GLast updated: June 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

64'Substitution
Callum McCOWATT (in) comes off the bench to replace Joe BELL (out) (New Zealand)
64'Substitution
Michael BOXALL (in) comes off the bench to replace Tim PAYNE (out) (New Zealand)
66'Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) scores!!
72'Substitution
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (in) comes off the bench to replace Leandro TROSSARD (out) (Belgium)
72'Substitution
Amadou ONANA (in) comes off the bench to replace Kevin DE BRUYNE (out) (Belgium)
79'Substitution
Francis DE VRIES (in) comes off the bench to replace Liberato CACACE (out) (New Zealand)
84'Goal
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) scores!!

Full timeline after match

New Zealand vs Belgium Match Result

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New Zealand4-2-3-1

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Winner: Belgium

Belgium4-2-3-1

Goals66' Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) scores!! | 84' Elijah JUST (New Zealand) scores!! | 86' Romelu LUKAKU (Belgium) scores!! | 90'+4' Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) scores!!

Latest Commentary

59'
Jesse RANDALL (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
Maxim DE CUYPER (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
60'
Arthur THEATE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.

Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver
Date: June 26, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 26, 8:00 PM
Attendance: 52,497
Referee: Adham Mohammad Tumah Makhadmeh
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 26, 8:00 PM Vancouver

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

6Shots35

--Shots on Target--

5Corners8

8Fouls7

2Yellow Cards0

--Red Cards--

1Offsides1

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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New Zealand vs Belgium Match Result

Belgium beat New Zealand 1 - 5 in Group G. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 5
Winner: Belgium
Goals: 66' Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) scores!! | 84' Elijah JUST (New Zealand) scores!! | 86' Romelu LUKAKU (Belgium) scores!! | 90'+4' Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) scores!!
Standings: 1. Belgium 5 pts | 2. Egypt 5 pts | 3. IR Iran 3 pts | 4. New Zealand 1 pts Full table
Group: Group G
Updated: 2026-06-29

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

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AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

New ZealandLocal listingsOfficial guide

BelgiumLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

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New Zealand vs Belgium Live Commentary

Full Time

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Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
4'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Youri TIELEMANS (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
5'
AttemptNEW
Offside
Chris WOOD (New Zealand) is ruled offside.
10'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
11'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
12'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Brandon MECHELE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
12'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
12'
AttemptNEW
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of New Zealand pulls off a save.
16'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Jeremy DOKU (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
16'
AttemptNEW
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of New Zealand pulls off a save.
18'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
19'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
21'
VAR
VAR
Penalty cancelled
23'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Chris WOOD (New Zealand) commits a foul.
27'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Tyler BINDON (New Zealand) commits a foul.
28'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
28'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
28'
GoalBEL
Goal!
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) scores!!
31'
AttemptNEW
Corner
Liberato CACACE (New Zealand) takes a corner kick.
31'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Hans VANAKEN (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
33'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Finn SURMAN (New Zealand) commits a foul.
34'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Youri TIELEMANS (Belgium) commits a foul.
39'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Jeremy DOKU (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
42'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
42'
AttemptBEL
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Belgium pulls off a save.
43'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Charles DE KETELAERE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
AttemptNEW
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of New Zealand pulls off a save.
44'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Hans VANAKEN (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+2'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
45'+2'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Arthur THEATE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+3'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Timothy CASTAGNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+5'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Ryan THOMAS (New Zealand) commits a foul.
45'+6'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) commits a foul.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
SubstitutionNEW
Substitution
Before the second half begins Ben OLD (in) comes off the bench to replace Ryan THOMAS (out) (New Zealand)
SubstitutionNEW
Substitution
Before the second half begins Jesse RANDALL (in) comes off the bench to replace Sarpreet SINGH (out) (New Zealand)
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
CardNEW
Yellow card
Marko STAMENIC (New Zealand) is booked by the referee.
47'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
50'
GoalBEL
Goal!
Leandro TROSSARD (Belgium) scores!!
54'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Charles DE KETELAERE (Belgium) commits a foul.
54'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
54'
AttemptBEL
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Belgium pulls off a save.
55'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Tim PAYNE (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
56'
CardNEW
Yellow card
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) is booked by the referee.
56'
SubstitutionBEL
Substitution
Matias FERNANDEZ-PARDO (in) comes off the bench to replace Jeremy DOKU (out) (Belgium)
57'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Charles DE KETELAERE (Belgium) commits a foul.
59'
AttemptNEW
Corner
Tim PAYNE (New Zealand) takes a corner kick.
59'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Jesse RANDALL (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Maxim DE CUYPER (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
60'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Arthur THEATE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
60'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Brandon MECHELE (Belgium) commits a foul.
61'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
62'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
62'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Arthur THEATE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
62'
AttemptNEW
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of New Zealand pulls off a save.
62'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
63'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
64'
SubstitutionNEW
Substitution
Callum McCOWATT (in) comes off the bench to replace Joe BELL (out) (New Zealand)
64'
SubstitutionNEW
Substitution
Michael BOXALL (in) comes off the bench to replace Tim PAYNE (out) (New Zealand)
65'
AttemptNEW
Corner
Jesse RANDALL (New Zealand) takes a corner kick.
65'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Matias FERNANDEZ-PARDO (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
GoalBEL
Goal!
Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) scores!!
69'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Callum McCOWATT (New Zealand) commits a foul.
72'
SubstitutionBEL
Substitution
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (in) comes off the bench to replace Leandro TROSSARD (out) (Belgium)
72'
SubstitutionBEL
Substitution
Amadou ONANA (in) comes off the bench to replace Kevin DE BRUYNE (out) (Belgium)
72'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Michael BOXALL (New Zealand) commits a foul.
73'
AttemptBEL
Offside
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) is ruled offside.
74'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Matias FERNANDEZ-PARDO (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
74'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Amadou ONANA (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
74'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Maxim DE CUYPER (Belgium) commits a foul.
76'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptNEW
Corner
Jesse RANDALL (New Zealand) takes a corner kick.
76'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Tyler BINDON (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
77'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Marko STAMENIC (New Zealand) commits a foul.
78'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Maxim DE CUYPER (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
79'
SubstitutionNEW
Substitution
Francis DE VRIES (in) comes off the bench to replace Liberato CACACE (out) (New Zealand)
80'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptBEL
Foul
Brandon MECHELE (Belgium) commits a foul.
84'
AttemptNEW
Corner
Jesse RANDALL (New Zealand) takes a corner kick.
84'
AttemptNEW
Attempt at Goal
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) attempts an effort on goal.
84'
GoalNEW
Goal!
Elijah JUST (New Zealand) scores!!
85'
SubstitutionBEL
Substitution
Nicolas RASKIN (in) comes off the bench to replace Youri TIELEMANS (out) (Belgium)
85'
SubstitutionBEL
Substitution
Romelu LUKAKU (in) comes off the bench to replace Charles DE KETELAERE (out) (Belgium)
86'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Romelu LUKAKU (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
86'
GoalBEL
Goal!
Romelu LUKAKU (Belgium) scores!!
90'
AttemptNEW
Foul
Callum McCOWATT (New Zealand) commits a foul.
90'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Amadou ONANA (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Maxim DE CUYPER (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptNEW
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of New Zealand pulls off a save.
90'+3'
AttemptBEL
Corner
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) takes a corner kick.
90'+3'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Arthur THEATE (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptBEL
Attempt at Goal
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
GoalBEL
Goal!
Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) scores!!
90'+6'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
96'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

New Zealand vs Belgium Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

New Zealand and Belgium can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

New Zealand vs Belgium Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 27, 2026 at 4:59 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

New Zealand4-2-3-1

1Max Crocombe

2Tim Payne

4Tyler Bindon

13Liberato Cacace

16Finn Surman

6Joe Bell

8Marko Stamenic

10Sarpreet Singh

11Elijah Just

23Ryan Thomas

9Chris Wood

Belgium4-2-3-1

1Thibaut Courtois

3Arthur Theate

4Brandon Mechele

5Maxim De Cuyper

21Timothy Castagne

7Kevin De Bruyne

8Youri Tielemans

20Hans Vanaken

10Leandro Trossard

11Jeremy Doku

17Charles De Ketelaere

New Zealand Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Tyler BindonFWD7.8
Michael BoxallMID7.6
Liberato CacaceMID7.4

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Match Report

New Zealand and Belgium meet in Group G. The game matters because an early result can change pressure across the next two fixtures.

New Zealand will want clean possession and better final-third decisions. Belgium need structure without the ball and sharp moments when space opens.

66' Kevin DE BRUYNE (Belgium) scores!! | 84' Elijah JUST (New Zealand) scores!! | 86' Romelu LUKAKU (Belgium) scores!! | 90'+4' Alexis SAELEMAEKERS (Belgium) scores!!

Belgium Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Timothy CastagneFWD7.8
Zeno DebastMID7.6
Maxim De CuyperMID7.4

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New Zealand Team Profile

New Zealand are in Group G.
Darren Bazeley leads the squad.
The opening spell can shape the match tempo.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Belgium Team Profile

Belgium are in Group G.
Rudi Garcia leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the match rhythm quickly.

New Zealand vs Belgium Key Players To Watch

New Zealand carry major influence through Tyler Bindon and Michael Boxall. Belgium answer through Timothy Castagne and Zeno Debast.

Tyler Bindon

Defender - New Zealand

Important for New Zealand in transition moments.

23: Caps
2: Goals
Threat: Threat

Michael Boxall

Defender - New Zealand

Important for New Zealand in transition moments.

61: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Timothy Castagne

Defender - Belgium

Important for Belgium in the final third.

62: Caps
2: Goals
Threat: Threat

Zeno Debast

Defender - Belgium

Important for Belgium in the final third.

26: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction

This should be a competitive group-stage match rather than an open game from the first minute.

New Zealand Win25%

Draw28%

Belgium Win47%

Head-to-Head Record

New Zealand wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Belgium wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

New Zealand Approach

New Zealand need a clear start, quick support around the striker and careful defending in transition.

Belgium Approach

Belgium can stay compact, protect central spaces and look for set pieces or fast breaks.

Group G Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	4	5
2	Egypt	3	2	5
3	IR Iran	3	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	-6	1

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

Belgium vs SenegalJul 1, 2026 - 8:00 PM UTC

USA vs BelgiumJul 7, 2026 - 12:00 AM UTC

New Zealand vs Belgium FAQ

Who won New Zealand vs Belgium?

Belgium won 1 - 5 against New Zealand.

When is New Zealand vs Belgium at World Cup 2026?

New Zealand vs Belgium is on June 26, 2026 at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver. Kickoff is 03:00 UTC | 11:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch New Zealand vs Belgium live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the New Zealand vs Belgium lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is New Zealand vs Belgium in?

New Zealand and Belgium are in Group G.

Where is New Zealand vs Belgium being played?

The match is being played at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver.

Where can I follow New Zealand vs Belgium live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.