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Belgium Hammer New Zealand 5-1 to Top Group G

Belgium Hammer New Zealand 5-1 to Top Group G

Belgium secured their place in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup after a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Vancouver. Leandro Trossard struck twice, with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also on target in the Red Devils’ first win of the tournament. The result left Belgium level on points with Egypt, but their superior goal difference earned them top spot in Group G. Egypt had drawn 1-1 with Iran in Seattle, handing Belgium the advantage. Belgium dominated from the outset, surviving a VAR penalty review before Trossard opened the scoring. New Zealand’s Elijah Just briefly threatened a comeback, but Lukaku and Saelemaekers sealed the emphatic win and a place in the knockout phase.

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T
tolu

What do you think was key to Belgium's sudden attacking flair against New Zealand after a quiet group stage start?

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I
isa

Do you reckon a tactical switch unlocked their attack, or was it New Zealand's defense slipping up?

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peter

It's unusual that Belgium waited until their third match to score so many goals, despite being tipped as title contenders.

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noah

Sure, the win was convincing, but can we ignore New Zealand's defensive lapses when praising Belgium's performance?

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H
hala

Belgium's coach should build on this momentum by focusing on defensive stability ahead of knockout fixtures in the last 32.

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