Belgium secured its first victory at the World Cup with a 5-1 win against New Zealand. The match took place during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. The Belgian team’s performance resulted in a comprehensive victory, netting five goals against the opposing side.
Key contributors to the win included Romelu Lukaku, who scored one of the goals, alongside assists and goals from players such as De Bruyne and Salemakers. Prior to this match, Belgium had faced other opponents, including Egypt and Iran, in fixtures that concluded in draws. In the game against New Zealand, the scoring proved decisive.
The goals for the visiting side were attributed to De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Salemakers, while New Zealand managed a single goal, scored by Џаст. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Belgian squad at the World Cup. The results from previous group stage matches, such as the draw against Egypt and Iran, contrasted with the decisive win against New Zealand, solidifying a positive start to their campaign at the World Cup.
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