New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Belgium set for knockout phase
Belgium face New Zealand in a do-or-die FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash in Vancouver. Despite underwhelming performances, Belgium need a win to advance, facing a New Zealand side who have never won a World Cup match and are in poor recent form. Belgium's unbeaten 15-match run gives them the edge, while New Zealand's inability to hold leads and decade-long drought against European opponents make an upset unlikely. Key player props include shots from Maxim De Cuyper and Eli Just. Live streaming is available via bet365, with Belgium tipped for a clean-sheet victory.
- New Zealand vs Belgium predictions for Friday's World Cup Group G game
- Belgium backed for a win to nil and big win
- Belgium possibly on track to finish 2nd in Group G & face Socceroos in R32
- The match is scheduled for kick off at 1.00pm AEST on Saturday June 27
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New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Belgium will be expecting some considerable improvement as they look to secure a spot in the World Cup Round of 32 when they face New Zealand in Group G action on Friday night in Vancouver.
Having won just one game at the World Cup since reaching the 2018 semi-finals with their golden generation, Belgium are in danger of crashing out in the group stage, with only victory here ensuring a place in the R32. Fortunately for Belgium, they are facing a team that has never won a World Cup game in their history, but New Zealand have ability and have played some decent football this World Cup - they just don't have the quality to keep it up for 90 minutes.
The Kiwis have twice blown leads against Iran and Egypt and only a monumental upset here would see them to progress to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time.
However, with 10 defeats from their last 13 games and without a victory over a European nation since 2010, that appears very unlikely.
I'm backing Belgium to win this game to nil, while I'm also focusing on a couple of player shot props. Brighton fullback Maxim De Cuyper had a whopping five shots against Iran and will likely get involved going forward again here, while Motherwell man Elijah Just is New Zealand's best player at the moment and scored a brace in his opener - he can make an impact again.
New Zealand vs Belgium Stats & Trends
- New Zealand have lost 10 of their last 13 games
- New Zealand have lost six of those 10 games to nil
- New Zealand are winless vs European teams in their last 17 games, losing 13
- Belgium are unbeaten in their last 15 games, winning nine
- Three of Belgium's last four wins have been to nil
- Belgium have scored 4+ goals in four of their last five wins
- Maxim De Cuyper had five shots vs Iran, with four on target
- Eli Just has had 1+ shots on target in both games this World Cup, including scoring a brace vs Iran
New Zealand vs Belgium Head To Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the nations.
New Zealand Form Analysis
After registering three draws at their last World Cup appearance in 2010, New Zealand started off their 2026 campaign with another share of the spoils.
The Kiwis twice went ahead against Iran through a double from star midfielder Eli Just, but they couldn't hold on and were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Darren Bazeley's side went ahead again after a header from Finn Surman, but three second half goals from Egypt condemned the side to a 3-1 defeat and needing all three points here to make the R32.
New Zealand Team News
No injury concerns for New Zealand, with Bazeley naming the same starting 11 for both games.
Chris Wood has experienced a quiet World Cup and the Nottingham Forest striker would love to step up for his nation in this do-or-die clash.
New Zealand Squad
| Pos | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Max Crocombe | 32 | 26 | 0 | Millwall |
| GK | Alex Paulsen | 23 | 8 | 0 | Bournemouth |
| GK | Michael Woud | 27 | 6 | 0 | Auckland FC |
| DF | Tim Payne | 32 | 53 | 3 | Olimpia |
| DF | Francis de Vries | 31 | 21 | 1 | Auckland FC |
| DF | Tyler Bindon | 21 | 27 | 3 | Nottingham Forest |
| DF | Michael Boxall | 37 | 65 | 1 | Minnesota United |
| DF | Liberato Cacace | 25 | 39 | 1 | Wrexham |
| DF | Nando Pijnaker | 27 | 25 | 0 | Auckland FC |
| DF | Finn Surman | 22 | 21 | 3 | Portland Timbers |
| DF | Callan Elliot | 26 | 12 | 0 | Auckland FC |
| DF | Tommy Smith | 36 | 56 | 2 | Braintree Town |
| MF | Joe Bell | 27 | 34 | 1 | Viking |
| MF | Marko Stamenić | 24 | 41 | 3 | Swansea City |
| MF | Sarpreet Singh | 27 | 30 | 3 | TSC |
| MF | Elijah Just | 26 | 46 | 11 | Motherwell |
| MF | Alex Rufer | 30 | 26 | 0 | Wellington Phoenix |
| MF | Ben Old | 23 | 26 | 2 | Saint-Étienne |
| MF | Callum McCowatt | 27 | 34 | 4 | Silkeborg |
| MF | Ryan Thomas | 31 | 27 | 3 | PEC Zwolle |
| MF | Lachlan Bayliss | 23 | 4 | 0 | Auckland FC |
| FW | Logan Rogerson | 28 | 18 | 2 | Auckland FC |
| FW | Chris Wood (Captain) | 34 | 92 | 45 | Nottingham Forest |
| FW | Kosta Barbarouses | 36 | 76 | 10 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
| FW | Ben Waine | 25 | 31 | 9 | Port Vale |
| FW | Jesse Randall | 23 | 13 | 2 | Dundee United |
Belgium Form Analysis
It's been a subpar World Cup for Belgium so far and they need all three points here to ensure their ticket into the R32.
Belgium looked as if they would cruise into top spot in this group, but they needed an equaliser from veteran striker Romelu Lukaku off the bench to secure an opening 1-1 draw with Egypt.
Rudi Garcia's team were then reduced to 10 men against Iran and couldn't find a way through, enduring a 0-0 stalemate that leaves them on two points.
It means a Belgium win here and Egypt beating Iran would see the Red Devils finish second in the group and set up a R32 showdown in Dallas with Australia.
Belgium Team News
Jeremy Doku has rejoined the squad after jetting back to Europe to witness the birth of his first child, but he's unlikely to play 90 minutes here.
Belgium Squad
Nathan Ngoy is suspended after his red card against Iran and will need to be replaced in defence.
Belgium Squad
| Pos | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Thibaut Courtois | 34 | 111 | 0 | Real Madrid |
| GK | Senne Lammens | 23 | 2 | 0 | Manchester United |
| GK | Mike Penders | 20 | 0 | 0 | Strasbourg |
| DF | Zeno Debast | 22 | 26 | 1 | Sporting CP |
| DF | Arthur Theate | 26 | 34 | 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| DF | Brandon Mechele | 33 | 11 | 1 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Maxim De Cuyper | 25 | 21 | 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| DF | Thomas Meunier | 34 | 82 | 10 | Lille |
| DF | Koni De Winter | 24 | 8 | 0 | Milan |
| DF | Joaquin Seys | 21 | 5 | 0 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Timothy Castagne | 30 | 65 | 2 | Fulham |
| DF | Nathan Ngoy | 23 | 6 | 0 | Lille |
| MF | Axel Witsel | 37 | 138 | 12 | Girona |
| MF | Kevin De Bruyne | 34 | 121 | 37 | Napoli |
| MF | Youri Tielemans (Captain) | 29 | 87 | 13 | Aston Villa |
| MF | Diego Moreira | 21 | 3 | 0 | Strasbourg |
| MF | Hans Vanaken | 33 | 36 | 7 | Club Brugge |
| MF | Nicolas Raskin | 25 | 15 | 2 | Rangers |
| MF | Amadou Onana | 24 | 30 | 1 | Aston Villa |
| FW | Romelu Lukaku (Vice-Captain) | 33 | 128 | 90 | Napoli |
| FW | Leandro Trossard | 31 | 53 | 12 | Arsenal |
| FW | Jérémy Doku | 24 | 44 | 7 | Manchester City |
| FW | Dodi Lukébakio | 28 | 31 | 6 | Benfica |
| FW | Charles De Ketelaere | 25 | 31 | 6 | Atalanta |
| FW | Alexis Saelemaekers | 26 | 25 | 2 | Milan |
| FW | Matias Fernandez-Pardo | 21 | 4 | 0 | Lille |
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Verdict
Belgium are backed for all three points and a clean sheet, potentially setting up a R32 clash with the Socceroos.
Belgium
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Belgium 4-0
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