Belgium sealed top spot in Group G with a commanding 5-1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver, producing one of their sharpest displays of the tournament so far. The Red Devils combined pace, movement and quality in the final third to overwhelm New Zealand and advance to the World Cup last 32 as group winners.
Leandro Trossard led the way with a brace, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net in a one-sided contest. Belgium looked in control from the opening stages, moving the ball quickly and creating repeated problems for a New Zealand side that struggled to cope with the intensity of the attack.
De Bruyne dictated the rhythm in midfield and linked play superbly, helping Belgium turn possession into clear chances. Trossard continued his strong tournament with two well-taken goals, while Lukaku added his usual physical presence and finishing threat in the box. Saelemaekers completed the scoring as Belgium underlined their strength across the front line.
New Zealand did manage to get on the scoresheet, but the result was a harsh reflection of the gap between the teams on the day. Defensively stretched for long periods, they were unable to contain Belgium’s movement or stop the flow of attacks once the game opened up.
The result carries major significance beyond the scoreline. By finishing first in Group G, Belgium head into the knockout stage with momentum, confidence and a potentially kinder route in the bracket. On this evidence, they look like a side capable of making a deep run in the tournament.
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