VANCOUVER, June 26 : After kicking off their campaign with two uninspiring draws against Egypt and Iran, Belgium burst into life at the World Cup on Friday with Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings in a 5-1 win over New Zealand that secured top spot in Group G. Their reward for winning the group is a round of

Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1, with Trossard and De Bruyne scoring, to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1, with Trossard and De Bruyne scoring, to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 26 : Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams. After having a penalty award overturned following a VAR check, Belgium broke

Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a victory over New Zealand.