Belgium defeated New Zealand 3-0 in their final Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne adding a third. The result sent Belgium into the round of 32 and eliminated New Zealand.
Belgium beat New Zealand 3-0 in their final Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, securing their place in the round of 32 and ending New Zealand's tournament.
Leandro Trossard scored Belgium's first goal in the 28th minute at BC Place in Vancouver. He doubled the lead in the 50th minute before Kevin De Bruyne made it 3-0 in the 67th minute.
How the match unfolded
Belgium controlled much of the contest from the opening stages and went into halftime with a 1-0 lead after Trossard's first-half strike.
New Zealand struggled to create clear chances in the first half and did not register a shot on target, according to live coverage.
Belgium kept pushing after the break and quickly extended the margin when Trossard scored again early in the second half. De Bruyne then added the third goal to settle the match.
What it means
The result sent Belgium through to the round of 32 and left them top of Group G on goal difference at the point described in live coverage.
New Zealand needed a win to stay alive, but the defeat confirmed their exit from the tournament.
The Group G finale was played alongside Egypt v Iran, with the wider group picture shaping the knockout path and next-round opponent for Belgium.
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