Belgium Dominates New Zealand 5-1 in Final Group Stage Match
June 27, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Belgium secured a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final group stage fixture, with Leandro Trossard netting a brace.
Belgium delivered a strong performance in their final group stage match, overwhelming New Zealand with a 5-1 win. New Zealand, having drawn 2-2 with Iran and lost 1-3 to Egypt in their previous matches, needed a significant result to progress, but Belgium's attacking prowess proved too much. Belgium had previously drawn 1-1 with Egypt and 0-0 with Iran, making this a crucial fixture for their campaign.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Belgium in the 28th minute, setting the tone for their dominant display. Despite a raft of substitutions by New Zealand at halftime, Trossard quickly added his second goal in the 50th minute, further extending Belgium’s lead. Kevin De Bruyne then struck in the 66th minute, solidifying Belgium's control over the game.
The turning point came with Belgium's sustained attacking pressure, which saw them register 34 total shots and 9 shots on target. New Zealand managed to pull one back through E. Just in the 84th minute, but Romelu Lukaku (86') and Alexis Saelemaekers (90'+4) quickly responded, hammering home Belgium's superiority with two late goals.
This convincing victory provides Belgium with significant momentum as they look ahead in the World Cup, marking a strong end to their group stage campaign. For New Zealand, who started with a draw and two losses, the result means their tournament journey concludes at the group stage.