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NZL New Zealand New Zealand - BEL Belgium Belgium

BC Place Vancouver(Sold out)
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Belgium advance, New Zealand eliminated

In Group G, Eintracht Frankfurt's Arthur Theate made his first start of the tournament at the heart of Belgium's defence as the Red Devils thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to claim a first win of their World Cup campaign. Amonst the scorers was former Wolfsburg star Kevin De Bruyne, who netted Belgium's third of the evening. With just one point from their three games, New Zealand's journey has drawn to a close.
End of second half
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Alexis Saelemaekers
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
14 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.91 m
86'

Romelu Lukaku

GOAL!

1:4
Nicolas Raskin
Assist:N. Raskin
Romelu Lukaku
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
45 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
4.82 m
84'

Elijah Just

GOAL!

1:3
Elijah Just
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
19 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
13.35 m
66'
Kevin De Bruyne
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
6 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
19.64 m
50'
Leandro Trossard
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
23 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11.21 m
Kick-off!
45'
+ 7

Substitution

45'
+ 7

Substitution

Half-time
28'
Leandro Trossard
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
2.33 m
Kick-off!
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What's at stake?

A win for Belgium will effectively guarantee a place in the round of 32, but a draw may be enough. As for New Zealand, anything less than a victory will see them eliminated from the tournament. Win, and it will depend on the other fixture in the group as to where they finish.
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Last time out: New Zealand

Finn Surman's header gave New Zealand an early lead against Egypt, but they conceded three unanswered goals in the second period, leaving the OFC representatives in search of their maiden World Cup win.
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Last time out: Belgium

Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate made his World Cup debut after replacing Romelu Lukaku in the 73rd minute, but Kevin De Bruyne and Co. were held to a 0-0 draw against Iran, leaving the Red Devils in a precarious position heading into Matchday 3.

Welcome!

Follow all of the action as New Zealand take on Belgium in the final game of Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicking off at 4am CEST in Vancouver.