It is a crucial Group G battle of New Zealand vs Belgium, which BC Place (Vancouver, Canada) is ready to host on Friday night. While the third-placed Belgium have two points, New Zealand are in the fourth position with only one point.
FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand and Belgium
New Zealand
New Zealand have earned only one point after playing the first two games in Group G of the tournament. Starting the tournament with a 2-2 draw against Iran, All Whites then suffered a 3-1 defeat against Egypt. Only a win against Belgium can help them to fight for the qualification, especially if Iran fails to beat Egypt.
Belgium
Belgium have drawn their first two games of the tournament, as they have disappointed with a 1-1 and a goalless draw against Egypt and Iran, respectively. They can’t afford any other point loss, as they want to qualify for the Round of 32 without depending on others.
FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand vs Belgium Key Match Details
Group: G
Match Date: 26 June 2026 (Indian Date: 27 June 2026)
Match Starting Time: 20:00 Local Time (Indian Starting Time: 08:30)
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
New Zealand vs Belgium Head-to-Head
No Previous Meetings
New Zealand vs Belgium: Recent Forms
New Zealand Form in 2026
Since June 2015, New Zealand have won only twice and drawn twice, while losing 10 games. In 2026, All Whites recorded only one victory and one draw, while losing four games.
Belgium Form in 2026
Since 23rd March 2025, Belgium are unbeaten for 15 games (9 wins and 6 draws). In 2026, they recorded three wins and three draws.
New Zealand vs Belgium Predicted Lineups
New Zealand Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Max Crocombe
Defenders: Liberato Cacace, Michael Boxall, Finn Surman, Tim Payne
Central Midfielders: Marko Stamenic, Joe Bell
Attacking Midfielders: Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh, Callum McCowatt
Forward: Chris Wood
Belgium Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Thomas Meunier, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Timothy Castagne
Central Midfielders: Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans
Attacking Midfielders: Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku
Forward: Charles De Ketelaere
