New Zealand host Belgium on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at BC Place. The kick-off time is 03:00 local. The fixture is part of the World Cup schedule. New Zealand go into the match 4th in the table; Belgium sit 1st. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

New Zealand have taken 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Belgium have collected 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 3 draws in a row.

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1. New Zealand scored through E. Just 84'. Belgium replied with L. Trossard 28', L. Trossard 50', K. De Bruyne 66', R. Lukaku 86', A. Saelemaekers 90'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

New Zealand held 45% of the ball against 55% for Belgium. Shots on target finished 2-10. Expected goals read 0.24 for New Zealand, 3.60 for Belgium.

Belgium take the three points; New Zealand look at a thin night for the home crowd. New Zealand sat 4th and Belgium 1st before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.