World Cup
New Zealand vs Belgium
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 - 04:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: BC Place Stadium
New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Saturday brings a decisive match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
New Zealand and Belgium meet in a decisive Group G clash at BC Place in Vancouver on June 27, 2026, with both sides still fighting for a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
Belgium's national football team enters the final group match in third place after drawing with Egypt and Iran, knowing that a victory will guarantee progression to the round of 32.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand national football team sits at the bottom of the group and must claim all three points to keep its slim qualification hopes alive following a draw against Iran and a defeat to Egypt.
Read the New Zealand vs Belgium prediction and see who has more to gain in this decisive World Cup fixture.
Prediction for New Zealand vs Belgium in the 2026 World Cup
Who goes through? Who heads home? This is the match that could define everything for New Zealand and Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
Belgium Win
Last updated on 24-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Belgium are the favourites to win, with 65% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: New Zealand vs Belgium
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 27/06/2026
🕐 Time: 04:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: BC Place Stadium
New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup
New Zealand come into this match with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for New Zealand:
World Cup campaign
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 0.5 point(s) per match
3 goals scored in the World Cup (1.5 per match)
5 goals conceded in the World Cup (2.5 per match)
New Zealand in 2026:
4 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 5 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Chris Wood with 9 goal(s)
Assists: Matthew Garbett with 5 assists
Latest results for New Zealand
21/06/2026 21:00
15/06/2026 21:00
06/06/2026 16:00
02/06/2026 20:36
30/03/2026 02:00
Belgium in the 2026 World Cup
Belgium come into this clash with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Diables Rouges have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
0 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
1 goals scored in the World Cup (0.5 per match)
1 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.5 per match)
Diables Rouges in 2026
8 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Kevin De Bruyne with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Alexis Saelemaekers with 4 assists
Latest results for Diables Rouges
21/06/2026 15:00
15/06/2026 15:00
06/06/2026 09:00
02/06/2026 12:00
31/03/2026 21:00
New Zealand vs Belgium: head-to-head history
New Zealand and Belgium do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for New Zealand vs Belgium
Check the probable lineups below for the New Zealand vs Belgium prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
New Zealand (4-4-2): Crocombe; Payne, Boxall, Bindon, Cacace; Singh, Stamenic, Just, Garbett; Waine, Wood.
Belgium (4-3-3): Courtois; Castagne, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne; Doku, Lukaku, Trossard
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for New Zealand vs Rode Duivels that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2.94
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 52%
Cards
3.5
League: 2.69
Corners
5.5
League: 8.6
Home Team
New Zealand
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.36 | 1.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 2.06 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Belgium
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 2.13 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.59 | 1.09 | 0 |
Corners
6 / Match
+25% Corners / Match
Belgium received +25% more corners than New Zealand in the World Cup
7.5 / Match
Egypt
(4)
Iran
(1)(4)
Iran
(2)
Egypt
Cards
1 / Match
+150% Cards / Match
Belgium received +150% more cards than New Zealand in the World Cup
2.5 / Match
Egypt
(2)
Iran
(0)(1)
Iran
(2)
Egypt
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+200%
New Zealand is +200% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Egypt
(1)
Iran
(2)(0)
Iran
(1)
Egypt
Goals Conceded
2.5 / Match
+80%
New Zealand condeded +80% more goals than Belgium
0.5 / Match
Egypt
(3)
Iran
(2)(0)
Iran
(1)
Egypt
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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