Kiwis face Belgium in final group-stage World Cup match at BC Place
The Group G match kicks off at 11:00 PM ET, with the top two teams and eight best third-place sides advancing to the Round of 32.
- New Zealand and Belgium meet in The Group match at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at 11:00 p.m. ET.
- The World Cup features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two squads in each group advancing to the Round of 32 alongside the eight best third-place teams.
- Broadcasting on Fox and FS1, the match also features Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock, with streaming available on Fubo.
- If teams finish level on points, tiebreaker criteria apply, starting with goal difference, goals scored, and the team conduct score based on yellow and red cards.
- All forms of betting carry financial risk, and individuals must be 21 or older to gamble; the National Council offers support at 1-800-GAMBLER for those needing help.
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After two mixed performances, the Red Devils defeated the Kiwis with the way. For the whole world, Belgium is finally launched. ...
After two rough remis, Belgium still has a rough victory in this World Cup. The success against New Zealand is sovereign, De Bruyne and Co. still have to wait for their next opponents. Belgium's national football team has averted a break in the weak World Cup pre-round group G thanks to double goal scorer Leandro Trossard and finally effortlessly made the move into the round of the last 32. The team around star player Kevin De Bruyne won in Vanc…
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Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 in final group-stage World Cup match at BC Place
VANCOUVER — Belgium has defeated New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver's final World Cup group stage match at BC Place. The win for the European team means it will advance to the knockout round, but it has dashed the dreams of the Kiwis.
Before the last day of the match in group G, Belgium was under great pressure. Against New Zealand, the previously stagnant attack played out as unleashed.
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