New Zealand 1-5 Belgium: Belgium wins.
The match at BC Place stadium is crucial for both New Zealand and Belgium, as both are desperate for their first win at the 2026 World Cup to keep their hopes of progressing alive.
- 0'The match has started.
New Zealand hosts Belgium.
- 28'GOAL! Belgium (0-1)
28th minute:L. Trossard(Belgium) scored. Score: 0 - 1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (New Zealand): S. Singh comes on to replace J. Randall.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (New Zealand): R. Thomas comes on to replace B. Old.
- 46'Yellow card
46th minute: M. Stamenic (New Zealand) receives a yellow card (Tripping).
- 50'GOAL! Belgium (0-2)
50th minute:L. Trossard(Belgium) scored (assist: H. Vanaken). Score: 0 - 2.
- 56'Yellow card
56th minute: E. Just (New Zealand) receives a yellow card (Holding).
- 56'Substitution
56th minute (Belgium): J. Doku comes on to replace M. Fernandez-Pardo.
- 64'Substitution
64th minute (New Zealand): T. Payne comes on to replace M. Boxall.
- 64'Substitution
64th minute (New Zealand): J. Bell comes on to replace C. McCowatt.
- 66'GOAL! Belgium (0-3)
66th minute:K. De Bruyne(Belgium) scored. Score: 0 - 3.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (Belgium): L. Trossard comes on to replace A. Saelemaekers.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (Belgium): K. De Bruyne comes on to replace A. Onana.
- 79'Substitution
79th minute (New Zealand): L. Cacace comes on to replace F. De Vries.
- 84'GOAL! New Zealand (1-3)
84th minute:E. Just(New Zealand) scored. Score: 1 - 3.
- 85'Substitution
85th minute (Belgium): C. De Ketelaere comes on to replace R. Lukaku.
- 85'Substitution
85th minute (Belgium): Y. Tielemans comes on to replace N. Raskin.
- 86'GOAL! Belgium (1-4)
86th minute:R. Lukaku(Belgium) scored (assist: N. Raskin). Score: 1 - 4.
- 90+4'GOAL! Belgium (1-5)
90+4th minute:A. Saelemaekers(Belgium) scored (assist: R. Lukaku). Score: 1 - 5.
- KTFinal score: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
The match ended with a score of 1-5.
Updated at 12:00 PM, June 27, 2026
At 10:00 AM on June 27, 2026, New Zealand and Belgium will face each other directly at BC Place Stadium in the 2026 World Cup. This is a crucial moment in the group stage, where any mistake could cost them their place in the knockout rounds.
Belgium's precarious situation
The Belgian team enters this match under considerable pressure. Despite being highly rated, the European representatives have yet to secure a victory in their first two matches. With two consecutive draws, Belgium currently sits in third place in the standings with only 2 points.
Belgium's recent performances have shown stability in controlling the game but lack the necessary sharpness to finish off opponents. To progress further in this year's tournament, their mandatory task is to secure all three points against New Zealand.
New Zealand and its efforts to overcome challenges.
On the other side of the battlefield, New Zealand is at the bottom of the table with only 1 point. The Oceania team's recent form hasn't been very impressive, with a draw and a loss in their last two matches.
However, the gap between New Zealand and Belgium is only 1 point. This means that if they can pull off an upset at BC Place, New Zealand has a real chance of overtaking their opponent to improve their position. Despite being considered less prestigious, their never-give-up fighting spirit is always a powerful weapon.
Assessing the game situation
Based on current data, both teams are hungry for a win. Belgium, as the third-placed team, will undoubtedly be proactive in pushing forward to seek an early goal. Meanwhile, New Zealand will likely opt for a tight defensive counter-attacking style, taking advantage of their opponent's impatience to create opportunities from set pieces.
The most recent head-to-head history between the two teams shows a perfect balance, with neither side gaining the upper hand. In a do-or-die match like this, the composure of the star players and the ability to capitalize on the opponent's mistakes will be key to determining the outcome at BC Place.
Head-to-head history (last 5 matches)
- October 9, 2020: Belgium - New Zealand
New Zealand's recent form
- June 22, 2026: New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (Loss)
- June 16, 2026: Iran 2-2 New Zealand (Draw)
- 07/06/2026: England 1-0 New Zealand (Loss)
- June 3, 2026: Haiti 4-0 New Zealand (Lose)
- March 30, 2026: New Zealand 4-1 Chile (Winner)
Belgium's recent form
- June 22, 2026: Belgium 0-0 Iran (Draw)
- June 16, 2026: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Draw)
- June 6, 2026: Belgium 5-0 Tunisia (Winner)
- June 2, 2026: Croatia 0-2 Belgium (Winner)
- April 1, 2026: Mexico 1-1 Belgium (Draw)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 | 2 | DD |
| New Zealand | 4 | 1 | LD |
Team form and statistics
New Zealand (Host)
Form in the last 5 matches:DL
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 2
- Wins: 0 (0 at home)
- Draw: 1 (0 at home)
- Losses: 1 (1 at home)
Goal:
- Scored: 3 goals (Average: 1.5 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 5 goals (Average: 2.5 goals/match)
Belgium (Guest)
Form in the last 5 matches:DD
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 2
- Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
- Draw: 2 (0 away)
- Losses: 0 (0 away games)
Goal:
- Scored: 1 goal (Average: 0.5 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 1 goal (Average: 0.5 goals/match)
Force situation
New Zealand:No injury information available.
Belgium
- Z. Debast: Leg Injury (Missing Fixture)
- J. Doku: Illness (Missing Fixture)
- N. Ngoy: Red Card (Missing Fixture)
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Belgium
Win or draw
Predicted odds:
- Home team wins: 10%
- Draw: 45%
- Guest wins: 45%
Predicted number of goals:
- Home team: -2.5 goals
- Guest: -1.5 table
Advice:Double chance : draw or Belgium
Team lineup updated at 09:25 on June 27, 2026
Official lineup
New Zealand
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
Coach
Starting lineup:
- 1. Max Crocombe (G)
- 2. Tim Payne (D)
- 16. Finn Surman (D)
- 4. Tyler Bindon (D)
- 13. Liberato Cacace (D)
- 8. Marko Stamenić (M)
- 6. Joe Bell (M)
- 23. Ryan Thomas (M)
- 10. Sarpreet Singh (M)
- 11. Elijah Just (M)
- 9. Chris Wood (F)
Substitutes:
- 22. Michael Wood
- 12. Alex Paulsen
- 15. Nando Pijnaker
- 5. Michael Boxall
- 3. Francis De Vries
- 26. Tommy Smith
- 24. Callan Elliot
- 14. Alex Rufer
- 20. Callum McCowatt
- 21. Jesse Randall
- 25. Lachlan Bayliss
- 19. Benjamin Old
- 7. Logan Rogerson
- 17. Kosta Barbarouses
- 18. Ben Waine
Belgium
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachRudi Garcia
Starting lineup:
- 1. Thibaut Courtois (G)
- 21. Timothy Castagne (D)
- 4. Brandon Mechele (D)
- 3. Arthur Theatre (D)
- 5. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
- 20. Hans Vanaken (M)
- 8. Youri Tielemans (M)
- 10. Leandro Trossard (M)
- 7. Kevin De Bruyne (M)
- 11. Jérémy Doku (M)
- 17. Charles De Ketelaere (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Senne Lammens
- 13. Mike Penders
- 18. Joaquin Seys
- 16. Koni De Winter
- 15. Thomas Meunier
- 24. Amadou Onana
- 19. Diego Moreira
- 14. Dodi Lukebakio
- 23. Nicolas Raskin
- 6. Axel Witsel
- 22. Alexis Saelemaekers
- 26. Matías Fernández-Pardo
- 9. Romelu Lukaku
