Final Result
Belgium won Group G with a five-goal finish in Vancouver
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place Stadium on Friday, June 26, 2026. Leandro Trossard scored twice before Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers added second-half goals. Elijah Just scored New Zealand's consolation goal.
Belgium finished top of Group G on goal difference and advanced to the Round of 32. New Zealand finished fourth with one point and was eliminated.
Scorers
- New Zealand: Elijah Just (84')
- Belgium: Leandro Trossard (28', 50'), Kevin De Bruyne (66'), Romelu Lukaku (86'), Alexis Saelemaekers (90'+4')
Group G Finish
- 1st: Belgium - 5 points
- 2nd: Egypt - 4 points
- 4th: New Zealand - 1 point
Team Information
🇳🇿 New Zealand (All Whites)
- FIFA Ranking: #85 (as of April 2026)
- Confederation: OFC (Oceania)
- World Cup Appearances: 3 (1982, 2010, 2026)
- Best Result: Group Stage (undefeated in 2010)
- Star Players: Chris Wood, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell
New Zealand's tournament ended in Vancouver with a 5-1 loss to Belgium. The All Whites finished fourth in Group G with one point from three matches.
🇧🇪 Belgium (Red Devils)
- FIFA Ranking: #9 (as of April 2026)
- Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
- World Cup Appearances: 14
- Best Result: Third Place (2018)
- Star Players: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard
Belgium finished top of Group G after the 5-1 win over New Zealand. Kevin De Bruyne scored in Vancouver, while Leandro Trossard led the attack with two goals.
Head-to-Head Record
Belgium won the first World Cup meeting between these nations, defeating New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place on June 26, 2026.
Weather in Vancouver - June 26
The match was played on a late-June evening at BC Place, the final group-stage game hosted in Vancouver.
Temperature
Average High: 20°C (68°F)
Average Low: 13°C (55°F)
Conditions
Long days - sunset around 9:20 PM during the match
What to Wear
Light summer clothing. The evening will be mild and pleasant.
All Vancouver 2026 Matches at BC Place
BC Place Stadium will host 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Here is the complete schedule:
| Date | Match | Teams | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Match 6 | Australia 2-0 Türkiye | Group D - Final |
| June 18 | Match 27 | Canada 6-0 Qatar | Group B - Final |
| June 21 | Match 40 | New Zealand 1-3 Egypt | Group G - Final |
| June 24 | Match 51 | Switzerland 2-1 Canada | Group B - Final |
| June 26 | Match 64 | New Zealand 1-5 Belgium | Group G - Final |
| July 2 | Match 85 | Switzerland 2-0 Algeria | Round of 32 - Final |
| July 7 | Match 96 | Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (4-3 pens) | Round of 16 - Final |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the New Zealand vs Belgium final score?
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in Group G Match 64 at BC Place Stadium.
Who scored for Belgium?
Leandro Trossard scored twice. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored for Belgium.
Who scored for New Zealand?
Elijah Just scored New Zealand's goal in the 84th minute.
Did Belgium win Group G?
Yes. Belgium finished top of Group G on goal difference after the 5-1 win.
Did New Zealand advance?
No. New Zealand finished fourth in Group G with one point and was eliminated.
Who does Egypt play next?
Egypt finished second in Group G and will play Australia in the Round of 32.