23:00 ET
scheduled
Match Details
| Stage | Group Stage |
| Group | Group G |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 23:00 ET |
| Status | scheduled |
Match Preview
New Zealand face Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver in a Group G finale that almost certainly carries qualification stakes for the Red Devils. Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia, blend a generational core (De Bruyne, Lukaku, Doku) with younger arrivals like Jérémy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere. New Zealand, the OFC champions under Darren Bazeley, rely on Newcastle striker Chris Wood and a defensive structure they hope can frustrate a star-laden opponent. A Belgian win is heavily expected; a Kiwi point would be a historic upset.
Probable Lineups
Projected starting XI based on the announced squad, ranked by international caps. Final lineups confirmed by FIFA an hour before kick-off.
New Zealand
- GK Max Crocombe Millwall
- DF Michael Boxall Minnesota United FC
- DF Tommy Smith Braintree Town
- DF Tim Payne Wellington Phoenix
- DF Liberato Cacace Wrexham
- MF Elijah Just Motherwell
- MF Marko Stamenić Swansea City
- MF Matthew Garbett Peterborough United
- MF Joe Bell Viking
- FW Chris Wood Nottingham Forest
- FW Kosta Barbarouses Western Sydney Wanderers
Belgium
- GK Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid
- DF Thomas Meunier Lille
- DF Timothy Castagne Fulham
- DF Arthur Theate Eintracht Frankfurt
- DF Zeno Debast Sporting CP
- MF Axel Witsel Girona
- MF Kevin De Bruyne Napoli
- MF Youri Tielemans Aston Villa
- MF Hans Vanaken Club Brugge
- FW Romelu Lukaku Napoli
- FW Leandro Trossard Arsenal
Match Prediction
Draw
24%
44%
Belgium
Based on FIFA rankings and tournament data
Make Your Prediction
Head-to-Head
#85
FIFA Ranking
#9
OFC
Confederation
UEFA
Group G
Group
Group G
Darren Bazeley
Coach
Rudi Garcia
Frequently Asked Questions
When does New Zealand vs Belgium kick off?
The match kicks off on June 26, 2026 at 23:00 ET at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
What is the prediction for New Zealand vs Belgium?
Belgium are heavy favourites with their elite individual talent in De Bruyne, Lukaku and Doku. A 2-0 or 3-0 Belgian win is the baseline projection. New Zealand will defend deep and hope to limit damage through Chris Wood's aerial threat.