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Group G • Group Stage • Match #64

🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Belgium 🇧🇪

Fri Jun 26 2026 • Kickoff 15:00 PT • BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

2026-06-26Kickoff 15:00 PTBC PlaceVancouver, CanadaGroup GStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

New Zealand vs Belgium — what to expect

New Zealand meet Belgium in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at BC Place in Vancouver. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #89 and #8 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Darren Bazeley will set out New Zealand, while Domenico Tedesco leads Belgium — captained by Chris Wood and Kevin De Bruyne.

New Zealand face Belgium in Group G at BC Place, Vancouver. Kickoff 15:00 PT local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group G.

New Zealand vs Belgium live streaming

Streaming guide

New Zealand vs Belgium streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

New Zealand vs Belgium TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

New Zealand vs Belgium where to watch

Stadium & venue

BC Place

Vancouver's downtown stadium. Capacity: 54,500 (Vancouver, Canada).

Opened 1983. Whitecaps FC & BC Lions.

Travel: SkyTrain to Stadium-Chinatown.

Fan tips: Gastown nearby for pre/post match.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇳🇿 New Zealand predicted XI

Coach Darren Bazeley is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Chris Wood.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇧🇪 Belgium predicted XI

Coach Domenico Tedesco likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Kevin De Bruyne.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

New Zealand approach

All Whites back after 16 years.

Belgium approach

Red Devils with one more golden run.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group G fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group G fixtures

New Zealand & Belgium — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does New Zealand vs Belgium kick off?

15:00 PT on Fri Jun 26 2026.

Where is New Zealand vs Belgium being played?

BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

How can I watch New Zealand vs Belgium live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win New Zealand vs Belgium?

A competitive Group G fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is New Zealand vs Belgium in?

This is a Group G fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the New Zealand and Belgium squad pages.

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