Round 3 ·
New Zealand
4-2-3-1
Darren Bazeley
HT: 0-1
Belgium
4-2-3-1
Rudi Garcia
WinnerUpdated:
Half Time
0–1
90 Min
1–5
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
New Zealand
4-2-3-1 · Darren Bazeley
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Belgium
4-2-3-1 · Rudi Garcia
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Belgium took control at BC Place and finished with a 5-1 win over New Zealand in World Cup Group G Round 3, a result that matched the away side's place at the top of the table and underlined the gap between the two teams. Belgium went ahead through a 28th-minute goal, reached half-time 1-0 up, and then stretched the match away from New Zealand as the minutes passed. For readers in Cyprus, the final score was the kind of statement result that mattered at Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST, with Cytavision the viewing option listed for the match.
The numbers told the story before the final whistle and they only became clearer after it. Belgium arrived with 5 points from 3 matches, a goal difference of 4, and a record of 1 win and 2 draws, while New Zealand stood on 1 point after 3 matches, with 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, and a goal difference of -6. Those standings framed the contest from the start, and the 5-1 finish reflected the difference in efficiency. Belgium's 6 goals for and 2 against had already pointed to a team that was managing games well, while New Zealand's 4 scored and 10 conceded suggested a side that had been open at both ends.
Rudi Garcia's Belgium used a 4-2-3-1 and turned that platform into control, with the first breakthrough arriving in the 28th minute and the next two goals following in the 50th and 66th minutes. New Zealand, coached by Darren Bazeley and also lined up in a 4-2-3-1, did find a response in the 84th minute to make it 3-1, but Belgium replied quickly with goals in the 86th and 90th minutes to restore a wider margin. That late burst mattered because it kept the winning side's shape intact and prevented the home team from carrying any momentum into the final moments at BC Place in Vancouver.
The flow of the game fit the wider table. Belgium's 1 win and 2 draws had kept them unbeaten after 3 matches, and the five-goal return in Vancouver added weight to a side already carrying a +4 goal difference. New Zealand's 1 point from 3 matches, plus the 4-10 record, left them needing a far cleaner spell if they are to climb from 4th. The contrast between the teams was visible in the scoreline as well as the standings, with Belgium turning their first goal into a decisive lead and then extending it twice in the closing stages.
For fans in Cyprus, the combination of a clear away win, a 5-goal return, and a top-of-group standing gave the night a simple shape: Belgium handled the pressure of World Cup Group G Round 3, while New Zealand were left with the consequences of another heavy concession total. The result now puts Belgium in a stronger position on 5 points, and New Zealand will have to respond after finishing with 1 point and a -6 goal difference.
For Cyprus readers, the next step is to watch how Belgium protect 1st place on 5 points and whether New Zealand can turn 1 point into a more stable position after this 5-1 defeat.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group G reaches Round 3 with New Zealand and Belgium both standing on 1 point, and that balance gives this meeting at BC Place real weight for fans in Cyprus watching into Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST. New Zealand arrive top of the section on 1 point after 1 draw from 1 played, while Belgium sit 3rd on the same tally, which keeps the margin between control and chase extremely slim. With both sides level on goal difference at 0, the opening hour should matter as much as the final one.
New Zealand's profile is built on a slightly more open start, with 2 goals for and 2 goals against from their 1 match, and that 1-1 balance in the numbers suggests a side that has already been stretched but still found enough to stay unbeaten. Belgium's opening line is narrower, with 1 goal for and 1 goal against from their 1 outing under Rudi Garcia, and that symmetry points to a team that has kept itself in range without yet forcing separation. In Cyprus, where the kickoff lands at Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST, that contrast offers a clear storyline: one team has been busier in front of goal, the other more restrained, and both remain level in points.
Stakes are immediate because the table has not yet split this pair. New Zealand's 1st place gives them the better early position, but Belgium's 3rd place keeps them close enough to turn Round 3 into a climb rather than a chase. Darren Bazeley's side have 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses so far, and Belgium mirror that unbeaten start with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses under Rudi Garcia. With each side on 1 point, the contest is less about rescue than about taking hold of Group G before the section moves on.
For Cyprus readers, Cytavision is the viewing route attached to this match, and the timing should suit anyone following the early edge of the World Cup Group G schedule before the rest of the day begins. The market context remains simple enough to read: New Zealand and Belgium have both avoided defeat, but neither has produced a win yet, so the first breakthrough in Round 3 could quickly reshape the table. That makes every phase at BC Place feel important, especially with both teams arriving from the same 1-point base.
The outcome should be defined by who handles the first clean opening better, because the numbers already show two unbeaten teams separated only by New Zealand's extra goal and higher league position. Fans in Cyprus can expect a tight World Cup Group G contest, with BC Place and the Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST kickoff setting the stage for a match that could tilt the group before Round 3 is complete.
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: New Zealand: 45%, Belgium: 55%.
Romelu Lukaku provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Alexis Saelemaekers scores with the right foot!
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Arthur Theate from Belgium tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Max Crocombe from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium takes a short corner kick from the right.
Maxim De Cuyper shoots from outside the box, but Max Crocombe has it under control
Maxim De Cuyper tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Crocombe
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Arthur Theate relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for New Zealand
Amadou Onana fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
The referee signals a free kick as Callum McCowatt from New Zealand trips Alexis Saelemaekers
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Belgium: 56%.
Belgium start a counter attack
Nicolas Raskin relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Romelu Lukaku managed to score from an easy position.
Nicolas Raskin provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Romelu Lukaku Belgium scores with a header.
The cross by Nicolas Raskin from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 44%, Belgium: 56%.
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Youri Tielemans is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Raskin in a tactical substitution.
Charles De Ketelaere is leaving the field to be replaced by Romelu Lukaku in a tactical substitution.
G O O O O O A A L - Elijah Just finds the net with the left foot!
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jesse Randall swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Youri Tielemans from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Belgium
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele is penalised for pushing Chris Wood
Francis De Vries relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for New Zealand
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: New Zealand: 43%, Belgium: 57%.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for New Zealand
Liberato Cacace is leaving the field to be replaced by Francis De Vries in a tactical substitution.
Maxim De Cuyper goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
The referee signals a free kick as Marko Stamenic from New Zealand trips Alexis Saelemaekers
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Alexis Saelemaekers makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Belgium
A chance presents itself to Tyler Bindon from New Zealand but his header goes wide
Jesse Randall from New Zealand swings in the corner from the left.
Maxim De Cuyper successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Elijah Just is blocked
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Belgium: 59%.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper hand-balls
Maxim De Cuyper controls the ball with his hand
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Amadou Onana is blocked
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Matias Fernandez-Pardo is blocked
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium is ruled offside
Belgium are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Michael Boxall from New Zealand trips Charles De Ketelaere
The game is restarted
Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Amadou Onana in a tactical substitution.
Leandro Trossard is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexis Saelemaekers in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 42%, Belgium: 58%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
The referee signals a free kick as Callum McCowatt from New Zealand trips Youri Tielemans
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Leandro Trossard provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium scores from outside the box with the left foot!
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Belgium start a counter attack
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Matias Fernandez-Pardo goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Matias Fernandez-Pardo but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Matias Fernandez-Pardo finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Belgium start a counter attack
Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Jesse Randall swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Belgium: 59%.
Joe Bell is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum McCowatt in a tactical substitution.
Tim Payne is leaving the field to be replaced by Michael Boxall in a tactical substitution.
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Arthur Theate from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Jesse Randall relieves the pressure with a clearance
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium takes a short corner kick from the left.
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Arthur Theate as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium takes a short corner kick from the right.
Benjamin Old successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Tim Payne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Brandon Mechele from Belgium trips Jesse Randall
A chance presents itself to Arthur Theate from Belgium but his header goes wide
Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 41%, Belgium: 59%.
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Belgium
Jesse Randall from New Zealand tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tim Payne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium trips Liberato Cacace
Benjamin Old relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Jeremy Doku is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a tactical substitution.
After a tactical foul, Elijah Just sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Elijah Just from New Zealand goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leandro Trossard
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 39%, Belgium: 61%.
Brandon Mechele successfully blocks the shot
Tim Payne fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Elijah Just shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Elijah Just tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tim Payne
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tim Payne from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Belgium stands.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Belgium.
Hans Vanaken provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Leandro Trossard volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Tim Payne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 39%, Belgium: 61%.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Charles De Ketelaere relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Arthur Theate relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Kevin De Bruyne fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Tim Payne from New Zealand concedes a foul on Jeremy Doku but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Joe Bell wins an air challenge against Charles De Ketelaere
Yellow card for Marko Stamenic
Marko Stamenic is shown a yellow card by the referee
Dangerous challenge by Marko Stamenic from New Zealand. Youri Tielemans on the receiving end of that.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Sarpreet Singh is leaving the field to be replaced by Jesse Randall in a tactical substitution.
Ryan Thomas is leaving the field to be replaced by Benjamin Old in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: New Zealand: 38%, Belgium: 62%.
Leandro Trossard hand-balls
Leandro Trossard controls the ball with his hand
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ryan Thomas is penalised for pushing Youri Tielemans
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Arthur Theate relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for New Zealand
Timothy Castagne from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Timothy Castagne goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Timothy Castagne but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Timothy Castagne finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Tim Payne from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arthur Theate wins an air challenge against Tyler Bindon
Jeremy Doku creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Charles De Ketelaere from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Charles De Ketelaere goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Charles De Ketelaere but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Charles De Ketelaere finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
A chance presents itself to Arthur Theate from Belgium but his header goes wide
The cross by Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium takes a short corner kick from the left.
Ryan Thomas successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Hans Vanaken is blocked
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Marko Stamenic relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: New Zealand: 38%, Belgium: 62%.
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Finn Surman relieves the pressure with a clearance
Marko Stamenic successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Maxim De Cuyper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Charles De Ketelaere as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Kevin De Bruyne goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kevin De Bruyne but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kevin De Bruyne finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for New Zealand
Ball possession: New Zealand: 39%, Belgium: 61%.
Jeremy Doku from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Jeremy Doku goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Jeremy Doku but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Jeremy Doku finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kevin De Bruyne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
New Zealand with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ryan Thomas makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 33%, Belgium: 67%.
The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Belgium trips Ryan Thomas
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The referee signals a free kick as Finn Surman from New Zealand trips Jeremy Doku
Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liberato Cacace wins an air challenge against Leandro Trossard
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Max Crocombe as he comes out and claims the ball
Tyler Bindon successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Hans Vanaken is blocked
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Liberato Cacace swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Hans Vanaken from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: New Zealand: 29%, Belgium: 71%.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from New Zealand takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Leandro Trossard managed to score from an easy position.
G O O O A A A L - Leandro Trossard reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!
Tim Payne from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marko Stamenic from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Tyler Bindon is penalised for pushing Hans Vanaken
The game is restarted
Ball possession: New Zealand: 26%, Belgium: 74%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Hans Vanaken
The match resumes with a drop ball
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to revoke the penalty for Belgium!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Belgium.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 25%, Belgium: 75%.
PENALTY! - Finn Surman from New Zealand commits a penalty.
Finn Surman successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Finn Surman wins an air challenge against Charles De Ketelaere
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Elijah Just relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium takes a short corner kick from the right.
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium with a potentially dangerous attack.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Good effort by Jeremy Doku as he directs a shot on target, but Max Crocombe saves it
Sarpreet Singh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Finn Surman from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: New Zealand: 20%, Belgium: 80%.
Arthur Theate relieves the pressure with a clearance
New Zealand are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele comes back onto the field.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Brandon Mechele is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Brandon Mechele is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Kevin De Bruyne shoots from outside the box, but Max Crocombe has it under control
Kevin De Bruyne tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Max Crocombe
Tyler Bindon successfully blocks the shot
Brandon Mechele from Belgium heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
The cross by Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Max Crocombe from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Belgium!
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Belgium.
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
POST! So nearly a goal by Leandro Trossard but his finish hits the post!
A shot by Charles De Ketelaere is blocked
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liberato Cacace from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Chris Wood from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: New Zealand: 25%, Belgium: 75%.
Tim Payne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyler Bindon relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Joe Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Joe Bell makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Chris Wood from New Zealand is ruled offside
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for New Zealand
Ball possession: New Zealand: 45%, Belgium: 55%.
Youri Tielemans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Tyler Bindon from New Zealand intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Timothy Castagne from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
New Zealand take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Chris Wood wins an air challenge against Youri Tielemans
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Liberato Cacace relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
New Zealand take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Sarpreet Singh relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Belgium takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Tim Payne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Belgium kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Welcome to BC Place, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to BC Place where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to BC Place where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to BC Place, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to BC Place, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from BC Place. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
New Zealand vs Belgium kicks off at 06:00 EEST on Saturday 27 June 2026 in Cyprus.
Local broadcast partners for Cyprus have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cyprus broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for New Zealand or Belgium at the time of writing.
The last 8 meetings between New Zealand and Belgium are level: New Zealand wins 0, draws 0, Belgium wins 0.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 3, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Status
Finished
Attendance
52,497
Minute
90+2'
Winner
Belgium
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