The Belgium national team dominated New Zealand 5-1 and secured their spot in the World Cup knockout stage. Kevin De Bruyne praised BC Place, calling it a 'real football stadium'.

What happened?

The Belgium national team played their third group stage match against New Zealand and won convincingly 5-1. De Bruyne scored a goal and was applauded by the fans who sang his name.

Why it matters for Belgium?

This win allows Belgium to finish top of their group and qualify for the round of 16. The Belgians will face one of the best third-placed teams.

What comes next?

Belgium will play their next match against Italy on September 25, 2026. Here are the latest results and upcoming matches for Belgium: | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-21 | Iran | 0-0 | | 2026-09-25 | Italy | - |

The Belgium national team is currently unbeaten in their last five matches, with three wins and two draws. Two players are currently injured: Z. Debast and J. Doku.