Belgium
Sat, Jun 27 · 8:45 AM
5–1
Full Time
New Zealand

Leandro Trossard 28', 50'

Kevin De Bruyne  66'

Romelu Lukaku 86'

Alexis Saelemaekers 90'+4

Elijah Just 84'

Belgium vs New Zealand 5-1 Live Score, Stats & Group Table

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group G
Formations 4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1
Result
Winner Belgium
Penalties —
Scorers Leandro Trossard 28', 50', Kevin De Bruyne  66', Romelu Lukaku 86', Alexis Saelemaekers 90'+4, Elijah Just 84'
Yellow cards 0 – 2
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 55% – 45%
Shots 35 – 6
Match stats
VAR reviews 1 – 0
Goals 5 – 1
Substitutions 5 – 5
Yellow cards 0 – 2
Corners 8 – 5
Fouls 7 – 10
Saves 1 – 5
Passes 526 – 435
Attacks 111 – 74
Dangerous attacks 69 – 32
Big chances 4 – 0
Tackles 13 – 10
Interceptions 10 – 6
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
21' 📺
Penalty disallowed
Belgium
28' ⚽
Leandro Trossard — Goal!
Belgium
46' 🟡
Marko Stamenić — Yellow card
New Zealand
46' 🔄
Substitution: Ryan Thomas → Ben Old
New Zealand
46' 🔄
Substitution: Sarpreet Singh → Jesse Randall
New Zealand
50' ⚽
Leandro Trossard — Goal!
Belgium
56' 🔄
Substitution: Jérémy Doku → Matías Fernández-Pardo
Belgium
56' 🟡
Elijah Just — Yellow card
New Zealand
64' 🔄
Substitution: Tim Payne → Michael Boxall 
New Zealand
64' 🔄
Substitution: Joe Bell → Callum McCowatt
New Zealand
66' ⚽
Kevin De Bruyne  — Goal!
Belgium
72' 🔄
Substitution: Kevin De Bruyne  → Amadou Onana
Belgium
72' 🔄
Substitution: Leandro Trossard → Alexis Saelemaekers
Belgium
79' 🔄
Substitution: Liberato Cacace → Francis de Vries
New Zealand
84' ⚽
Elijah Just — Goal!
New Zealand
85' 🔄
Substitution: Charles De Ketelaere → Romelu Lukaku
Belgium
85' 🔄
Substitution: Youri Tielemans → Nicolas Raskin
Belgium
86' ⚽
Romelu Lukaku — Goal!
Belgium
90'+4 ⚽
Alexis Saelemaekers — Goal!
Belgium
Live commentary
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90'
Alexis Saelemaekers of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
90'
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand commits a foul.
90'
Amadou Onana from Belgium misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left.
He was assisted by Hans Vanaken after a set piece situation.
90'+1
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90'+2
Belgium wins a corner after Max Crocombe concedes.
90'+2
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Maxim De Cuyper's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal. Hans Vanaken provided the assist.
90'+3
Arthur Theate from Belgium misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo provided the assist with a cross.
90'+4
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Belgium leads 5-1 against New Zealand. Alexis Saelemaekers scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
86'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Belgium leads 4-1 with Romelu Lukaku scoring a header from very close range.
85'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Nicolas Raskin comes on for Youri Tielemans.
85'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Romelu Lukaku comes on for Charles De Ketelaere.
84'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
New Zealand 1, Belgium 3. Elijah Just scores for New Zealand with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
83'
New Zealand is awarded a corner after Youri Tielemans concedes it.
82'
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
82'
Chris Wood from New Zealand wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'
Attempt missed.
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes too high. Matias Fernandez-Pardo provided the assist.
79'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Francis de Vries comes on for Liberato Cacace.
78'
Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
77'
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
77'
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand commits a foul.
76'
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand misses an attempt with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it too high.
He was assisted by Jesse Randall, who provided a cross after a corner.
76'
New Zealand is awarded a corner after Maxim De Cuyper concedes it.
76'
Elijah Just's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Chris Wood provided the assist for New Zealand.
74'
Maxim De Cuyper commits a handball for Belgium.
74'
Amadou Onana's left-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
74'
Matias Fernandez-Pardo's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Charles De Ketelaere.
73'
Belgium is called offside as Alexis Saelemaekers is caught in an offside position.
72'
Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
72'
Foul committed by Michael Boxall of New Zealand.
72'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Amadou Onana comes on for Kevin De Bruyne.
72'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Alexis Saelemaekers comes on for Leandro Trossard.
71'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
69'
Youri Tielemans from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
69'
Callum McCowatt from New Zealand commits a foul.
66'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Belgium leads 3-0 against New Zealand. Kevin De Bruyne scores with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
66'
Kevin De Bruyne's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo provided the assist.
65'
Attempt missed.
Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Belgium takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
64'
New Zealand wins a corner after Brandon Mechele concedes.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Callum McCowatt comes on for Joe Bell.
64'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Michael Boxall comes on for Tim Payne.
62'
Belgium wins a corner after Marko Stamenic concedes.
62'
Kevin De Bruyne's right-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
62'
⚽ Goal
Arthur Theate's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Max Crocombe in the center of the goal.
61'
Kevin De Bruyne's right-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
61'
Belgium wins a corner, conceded by Ben Old.
60'
Belgium wins a corner after Finn Surman concedes.
60'
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
60'
Jesse Randall from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
60'
Arthur Theate from Belgium misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
The attempt was assisted by Maxim De Cuyper, who provided a cross after a corner.
59'
Attempt missed.
Jesse Randall from New Zealand takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
58'
New Zealand wins a corner after Timothy Castagne concedes.
57'
Foul committed by Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium).
57'
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Matias Fernandez-Pardo comes on for Jérémy Doku.
56'
🟡 Yellow Card
Elijah Just from New Zealand receives a yellow card for a foul.
56'
Leandro Trossard from Belgium wins a free kick on the right wing.
56'
Elijah Just from New Zealand commits a foul.
55'
Tim Payne's right-footed shot from the right side of the box for New Zealand is blocked.
55'
Attempt saved.
Elijah Just's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
54'
Foul committed by Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium).
54'
Tim Payne from New Zealand wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Belgium leads 2-0 after Leandro Trossard scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
50'
Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
47'
Attempt missed.
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Ben Old comes on for Ryan Thomas.
46'
The second half begins with the score at New Zealand 0, Belgium 1.
46'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for New Zealand: Jesse Randall comes on for Sarpreet Singh.
46'
🟡 Yellow Card
Marko Stamenic of New Zealand receives a yellow card for a foul.
46'
Youri Tielemans from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
46'
Marko Stamenic commits a foul for New Zealand.
45'
Attempt saved.
Charles De Ketelaere's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
45'+1
Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
45'+2
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45'+2
Arthur Theate from Belgium misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right.
The attempt was assisted by Kevin De Bruyne, who delivered a cross after a corner.
45'+2
Belgium wins a corner after Sarpreet Singh concedes.
45'+3
Hans Vanaken's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Leandro Trossard.
45'+5
Youri Tielemans from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
45'+5
Foul committed by Ryan Thomas of New Zealand.
45'+6
Leandro Trossard is caught offside for Belgium.
45'+6
Finn Surman from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
43'
Attempt missed.
Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand takes a left-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes high and wide to the right. Ryan Thomas provided the assist.
42'
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
39'
Attempt missed.
Jérémy Doku (Belgium) shoots with his right foot from the left side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Maxim De Cuyper.
34'
Youri Tielemans commits a foul for Belgium.
34'
Ryan Thomas from New Zealand is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
33'
Jérémy Doku wins a free kick for Belgium in the defensive half.
33'
Foul committed by Finn Surman of New Zealand.
31'
Hans Vanaken's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Maxim De Cuyper.
30'
New Zealand wins a corner after Hans Vanaken concedes.
28'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Belgium takes the lead 1-0 against New Zealand as Leandro Trossard scores with a right-footed shot from very close range after a corner.
27'
Belgium wins a corner after Marko Stamenic concedes.
27'
Hans Vanaken wins a free kick for Belgium on the right wing.
27'
Foul committed by Tyler Bindon of New Zealand.
26'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
23'
Hans Vanaken wins a free kick for Belgium in the defensive half.
23'
Foul committed by Chris Wood of New Zealand.
21'
VAR is checking a penalty for Belgium.
19'
Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
17'
Leandro Trossard's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Jérémy Doku.
16'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Brandon Mechele of Belgium.
16'
Leandro Trossard's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
The attempt was assisted by Jérémy Doku.
13'
Brandon Mechele of Belgium misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left.
Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist with a cross.
13'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
12'
Attempt blocked.
Charles De Ketelaere's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Belgium is blocked. He was assisted by Maxim De Cuyper's cross.
12'
Kevin De Bruyne's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
11'
Leandro Trossard from Belgium hits the right post with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, assisted by Hans Vanaken.
10'
Belgium wins a corner after Tim Payne concedes.
5'
Offside.
4'
Youri Tielemans takes a right-footed shot but misses.
1'
Kick-off!
The referee is Adham Mohammad.
First half ends with Belgium leading New Zealand 1-0.
The second half ends with New Zealand losing 1-5 to Belgium.
The match ends with New Zealand losing 1-5 to Belgium.
Belgium 4-2-3-1
New Zealand 4-2-3-1
1
Courtois
5
De Cuyper
3
Theate
4
Mechele
21
Castagne
20
Vanaken
8
Tielemans
10
Trossard
7
De Bruyne
11
Doku
17
De Ketelaere
1
Crocombe
2
Payne
16
Surman
4
Bindon
13
Cacace
6
Bell
8
Stamenic
10
Singh
23
Thomas
11
Just
9
Wood
Belgium
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Thibaut Courtois GK
21 Timothy Castagne DEF
4 Brandon Mechele DEF
3 Arthur Theate DEF
5 Maxim De Cuyper DEF
8 Youri Tielemans MID 🔄85'
20 Hans Vanaken MID ⚽50'
11 Jérémy Doku FWD 🔄56'
7 Kevin De Bruyne MID
10 Leandro Trossard FWD ⚽28' ⚽50' ⚽66' 🔄72'
17 Charles De Ketelaere MID 🔄85'
Substitutes
6 Axel Witsel MID
9 Romelu Lukaku FWD 🔄85' ⚽86' ⚽90'+4
12 Senne Lammens GK
13 Mike Penders GK
14 Dodi Lukébakio FWD
15 Thomas Meunier DEF
16 Koni De Winter DEF
18 Joaquin Seys DEF
19 Diego Moreira MID
22 Alexis Saelemaekers MID 🔄72' ⚽90'+4
23 Nicolas Raskin MID 🔄85' ⚽86'
24 Amadou Onana MID 🔄72'
26 Matías Fernández-Pardo FWD 🔄56'
New Zealand
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1 Max Crocombe GK
2 Tim Payne DEF 🔄64'
16 Finn Surman DEF 📺21'
4 Tyler Bindon DEF
13 Liberato Cacace DEF 🔄79'
6 Joe Bell MID 🔄64'
8 Marko Stamenić MID 🟡46'
10 Sarpreet Singh MID 🔄46'
23 Ryan Thomas MID 🔄46'
11 Elijah Just FWD 🟡56' ⚽84'
9 Chris Wood FWD
Substitutes
3 Francis de Vries DEF 🔄79'
5 Michael Boxall DEF
7 Logan Rogerson FWD
12 Alex Paulsen GK
14 Alex Rufer MID
15 Nando Pijnaker DEF
17 Kosta Barbarouses FWD
18 Ben Waine FWD
19 Ben Old DEF 🔄46'
20 Callum McCowatt MID 🔄64'
21 Jesse Randall FWD 🔄46'
22 Michael Woud GK
24 Callan Elliot DEF
25 Lachlan Bayliss MID
26 Tommy Smith DEF
Group G standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
Belgium
3 1 2 0 +4 5
2
Egypt
3 1 2 0 +2 5
3
Iran
3 0 3 0 +0 3
4
New Zealand
3 0 1 2 -6 1
All statistics
55%Ball possession45%
35Total shots6
10Shots on target2
23Shots inside box3
12Shots outside box3
526Passes435
463Successful passes369
88%Pass accuracy85%
111Attacks74
69Dangerous attacks32
8Corners5
4Big chances created0
47Long passes38
29Successful long passes16
16Total crosses17
6Accurate crosses2
13Tackles10
10Interceptions6
1Saves5
7Fouls10
0Yellow cards2
5Substitutions5
11Dribble attempts12
7Successful dribbles8
Top stats
55% Ball possession 45%
35 Total shots 6
10 Shots on target 2
23 Shots inside box 3
12 Shots outside box 3
526 Passes 435
463 Successful passes 369
88% Pass accuracy 85%
111 Attacks 74
69 Dangerous attacks 32
8 Corners 5
4 Big chances created 0
47 Long passes 38
29 Successful long passes 16
16 Total crosses 17
6 Accurate crosses 2
13 Tackles 10
10 Interceptions 6
1 Saves 5
7 Fouls 10
0 Yellow cards 2
5 Substitutions 5
11 Dribble attempts 12
7 Successful dribbles 8
35 Shots 6
55% Possession 45%
1 Offsides 1
Detailed statistics
Attacking
23 Shots inside box 3
12 Shots outside box 3
1 Shots blocked 11
13 Shots off target 3
21 Goal attempts 4
8 Corners 5
Passing & Crosses
526 Passes 435
463 Successful Passes 369
88% Pass accuracy 85%
47 Long passes 38
29 Successful long passes 16
62% Long pass accuracy 42%
16 Total crosses 17
6 Accurate crosses 2
15 Throw-ins 17
3 Goal kicks 10
11 Free kicks 7
Defending
1 Saves 5
13 Tackles 10
10 Interceptions 6
1 Offsides 1
49 Ball safe 58
Discipline & Dribbles
7 Fouls 10
0 Yellow cards 2
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble attempts 12
7 Successful dribbles 8
64% Dribble success % 67%
5 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
BelgiumStatNew Zealand
6
Accurate crosses
2
3
Assists
0
111
Attacks
74
55%
Ball possession
45%
49
Ball safe
58
4
Big chances created
0
2
Big Chances Missed
0
8
Corners
5
69
Dangerous attacks
32
11
Dribble attempts
12
38
Duels Won
30
7
Fouls
10
11
Free kicks
7
21
Goal attempts
4
3
Goal kicks
10
5
Goals
1
1
Hit Woodwork
0
1
Injuries
0
10
Interceptions
6
28
Key Passes
3
47
Long passes
38
1
Offsides
1
526
Passes
435
1
Saves
5
1
Shots blocked
11
23
Shots inside box
3
13
Shots off target
3
10
Shots on target
2
12
Shots outside box
3
35
Total shots
6
5
Substitutions
5
7
Successful dribbles
8
64%
Dribble success
67%
8
Successful Headers
6
29
Successful long passes
16
62%
Long pass accuracy
42%
463
Successful passes
369
88%
Pass accuracy
85%
13
Tackles
10
15
Throw-ins
17
16
Total crosses
17
0
Yellow cards
2
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 27, 2026
New Zealand 1 – 5 Belgium
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