Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 in World Cup 2026 group match
In their Group G encounter at the 2026 World Cup, Belgium overwhelmed New Zealand with a 5-1 scoreline. Trossard opened the scoring in the 28th minute and added a second early in the second half.
De Bruyne extended the lead with a left‑foot strike, followed by a powerful header from Lukaku. Saelemaekers capped the rout with a decisive fifth goal, cementing Belgium's strong position in the group.
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