Belgium have advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 32 as Group G winners after a 5-1 win against New Zealand. Goals from Leandro Trossard (x2), Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers led them to a convincing win that was enough to give them top spot.

As it turns out, Belgium might just be alright. Talk of a golden generation is long over and, to be fair, their first two World Cup results only furthered the idea that the Red Devils' time has passed.

Belgium produced their best performance of the FIFA World Cup so far, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and book a place in the round of 32.Needing a big win to finish above Egypt on goal difference,

FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights, Egypt vs Iran and Belgium vs New Zealand: A frenetic final matchday in Group G ends. Belgium are through to the Round of 32 as the group winners. They hammered New Zealand 5-1.

Belgium cruised into the last 32 of the World Cup with a 5–1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver. The Red Devils dominated from the outset and took the lead when a deflection off New Zealand defender Tim Payne saw the ball fall to Leandro Trossard and he finished from close range.