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 full control at BC Place and left New Zealand chasing the game from the 28th minute onwards, with the Away side eventually closing out a 5-1 win in World Cup Group G Round 3. At half-time the scoreboard already showed 1-0, and the finish reflected the gap between a team that arrived as league leaders on 5 points and a side sitting 4th on 1. For fans in Finland following the early Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST kickoff, this was a clear statement from Belgium under Rudi Garcia against Darren Bazeley's New Zealand.
The structure of the match was visible in the numbers as much as in the scoreline. Belgium played with a 4-2-3-1 and produced 6 goals for across their 3 matches before adding five more here, while New Zealand's 4-2-3-1 was repeatedly exposed by a defence that had already conceded 10 in 3. Belgium's 4 points of goal difference before kickoff only grew stronger, and New Zealand's -6 now sits beside a record of 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. In Finland, where the fixture was shown via Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen, the game offered a straightforward contrast between control and recovery mode.
Belgium made the first decisive break in the 28th minute, then moved further ahead at 50 and 66 before New Zealand finally found a reply at 84. That response was brief. Belgium added again at 86 and 90, turning a competitive spell into a one-sided finish. The timing of the goals told the story: New Zealand could not contain the second-wave pressure after the interval, and Belgium kept finding the final pass and the final run. With 5 goals away from home and only 1 conceded, Belgium showed why their 1 win and 2 draws have still been enough to place them top of the group.
The discipline picture also leaned Belgium's way in terms of composure, even if New Zealand had to absorb two yellow cards at 46 and 56. That detail fit the wider rhythm of the contest, because Belgium's 4-2-3-1 kept them balanced enough to press after losing the ball and then attack space quickly once they recovered it. New Zealand's single point and -6 goal difference underline how expensive the gaps were in a group where the leaders have already set a demanding pace. The venue in Vancouver and the 03:00:00+00:00 UTC match time framed the fixture as an early test for viewers in Finland, but the football itself became clear long before the closing minutes.
For Belgium, 5 points, 6 goals for and only 2 against now reinforce their position at the top of World Cup Group G. For New Zealand, the return from this night is harder to dress up: 1 point, 4 goals for and 10 against, plus a 4th-place standing after 3 matches. Finland-based followers who tuned in through Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen saw a top side that managed the key moments and a home side that could not match the pace of the response. Belgium leave BC Place with momentum; New Zealand leave with the need to tighten both ends before the next step in the group.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
New Zealand and Belgium will meet at BC Place with both sides level on 1 point, and the margin for error already looking thin in World Cup Group G Round 3. New Zealand will arrive top of the group on league_position 1, while Belgium sit 3rd, so this will be a direct test of early control rather than a free-flowing start. For fans in Finland, the timing at Saturday 27 June, 06:00 EEST will make this an early watch, with coverage listed through Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen.
New Zealand's opening numbers will suggest a team that can stay in games: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from 1 played, with 2 goals for and 2 against. Belgium's profile will be just as balanced, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses from 1 played, and a 1-1 goals record. That symmetry will point to a contest where the first decisive spell could matter more than the overall shape of the table, especially with both teams carrying a goal difference of 0.
At BC Place, the coaches will also shape the rhythm. Darren Bazeley will bring New Zealand into the match with the security of a shared lead on 1 point, while Rudi Garcia will know Belgium can move level with the pace at the top if they take the result. New Zealand's 2 goals for will give them a slight edge in attacking output so far, but Belgium's 1 goal against will show a side that has already been hard to break down across 1 game.
The table context will sharpen every duel. New Zealand's 1st place will come with 1 point, and Belgium's 3rd place will also sit on 1 point, which means this game will be about converting a small early advantage into a stronger foothold. For readers in Finland, that gives the fixture a clear tournament feel: one side will try to protect a narrow lead in the standings, while the other will look to turn a steady opening into an immediate climb.
Whatever the result, this will be a group game that could reshape the early order in World Cup Group G Round 3, and Finland fans will have a clear early-morning fixture to track.
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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 Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Finland is at 06:00 EEST on Saturday 27 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
No injuries or suspensions are listed for New Zealand or Belgium.
New Zealand and Belgium have no listed head-to-head results in the last 8 meetings: New Zealand 0 wins, 0 draws, Belgium 0 wins.
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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