New Zealand
0/9Wins
0.6Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 7 losses in that sample. At home, 0 wins from 2 available matches.
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World CupGroup Stage - 3THE MATCH CENTRENew Zealand vs Belgium match centre
Full time
1:5
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
E. Just84′
L. Trossard28′
L. Trossard50′
K. De Bruyne66′
R. Lukaku86′
A. Saelemaekers90+4′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
New ZealandBelgium
0.240Expected goals · API-Football3.600
2Shots on target8
6Total Shots32
44%Ball Possession56%
5Corner Kicks7
10Fouls7
2Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
4Goalkeeper Saves1
397Total passes511
333Passes accurate449
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
New Zealand 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Belgium 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Belgium
5/10Wins
2.6Goals / game
0.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 6 available matches.
Inspect Belgium’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
New Zealand
9 matchesResults0 wins · 2 draws · 7 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals4 of 9
Both teams scored4 of 9
Past results, not predictions.
Belgium
10 matchesResults5 wins · 5 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.6
Goals conceded per game0.7
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare New Zealand at home with Belgium away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:07 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
World Cup · 2026/27 · all league matches
New ZealandBelgium
1Matches played1
1Points earned1
0Wins0
2.0Goals scored / match1.0
2.0Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares New Zealand at home with Belgium away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
New Zealand
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1
- 1
Max CrocombeG - 2
Tim PayneD - 16
Finn SurmanD - 4
Tyler BindonD - 13
Liberato CacaceD - 6
Joe BellM - 8
Marko StamenićM - 10
Sarpreet SinghM - 23
Ryan ThomasM - 11
Elijah JustM - 9
Chris WoodF
Substitutes (15)
21 · Jesse Randall
19 · Benjamin Old
5 · Michael Boxall
20 · Callum McCowatt
3 · Francis De Vries
22 · Michael Woud
12 · Alex Paulsen
15 · Nando Pijnaker
26 · Tommy Smith
24 · Callan Elliot
14 · Alex Rufer
25 · Lachlan Bayliss
7 · Logan Rogerson
17 · Kosta Barbarouses
18 · Ben Waine
Belgium
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Rudi Garcia
- 1
Thibaut CourtoisG - 21
Timothy CastagneD - 4
Brandon MecheleD - 3
Arthur TheateD - 5
Maxim De CuyperD - 8
Youri TielemansM - 20
Hans VanakenM - 11
Jérémy DokuM - 7
Kevin De BruyneM - 10
Leandro TrossardM - 17
Charles De KetelaereF
Substitutes (13)
26 · Matías Fernández-Pardo
24 · Amadou Onana
22 · Alexis Saelemaekers
23 · Nicolas Raskin
9 · Romelu Lukaku
12 · Senne Lammens
13 · Mike Penders
18 · Joaquin Seys
16 · Koni De Winter
15 · Thomas Meunier
19 · Diego Moreira
14 · Dodi Lukebakio
6 · Axel Witsel
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
New Zealand
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Crocombe | 96 | 5.2 | — | — | — | 28 | — |
| Tim Payne | 64 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Finn Surman | 96 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 50 | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 96 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Liberato Cacace | 79 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 30 | 2 |
| Joe Bell | 64 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 38 | — |
| Marko Stamenić | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 60 | — |
| Sarpreet Singh | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 15 | — |
| Ryan Thomas | 45 | 6.7 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 |
| Elijah Just | 96 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 2 | 43 | 2 |
| Chris Wood | 96 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 |
| Jesse Randall | 51 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 13 | — |
| Benjamin Old | 51 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 14 | — |
| Michael Boxall | 32 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 17 | — |
| Callum McCowatt | 32 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 24 | — |
| Francis De Vries | 17 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 7 | — |
| Michael Woud | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Paulsen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nando Pijnaker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tommy Smith | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Callan Elliot | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Rufer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lachlan Bayliss | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Logan Rogerson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kosta Barbarouses | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Waine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Belgium
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibaut Courtois | 96 | 6.3 | — | — | — | 31 | — |
| Timothy Castagne | 96 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Brandon Mechele | 96 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 58 | 1 |
| Arthur Theate | 96 | 6.7 | — | — | 4 | 46 | 1 |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 96 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 59 | 1 |
| Youri Tielemans | 85 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | 56 | — |
| Hans Vanaken | 96 | 6.3 | — | 1 | — | 51 | — |
| Jérémy Doku | 56 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 25 | — |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 72 | 9.0 | 1 | — | 4 | 47 | 1 |
| Leandro Trossard | 72 | 8.7 | 2 | — | 3 | 30 | 1 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 85 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 34 | 2 |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 40 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Amadou Onana | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Alexis Saelemaekers | 24 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Nicolas Raskin | 11 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 11 | 7.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Senne Lammens | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mike Penders | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joaquin Seys | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Koni De Winter | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Meunier | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Moreira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dodi Lukebakio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Axel Witsel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗World Cup table
Current standings · Group G. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | LWWWD |
| 2 |  Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | LWDWD |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | DDD |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | LLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | New Zealand | Draw | Belgium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 1.17 |
Snapshot from 26 Jun 2026, 20:05 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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