Belgium secured a 5-1 victory over New Zealand in a FIFA World Cup…
Belgium secured a 5-1 victory over New Zealand in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match, advancing to the playoff stage. The match took place in Vancouver on June 27, 2024.
Consensus
- Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match
- The match was held in Vancouver on June 27, 2024
- Belgium advanced to the playoff stage of the qualifiers
- The match was played at BC Place stadium
Points of divergence
- New Zealand's only goal was scored by Elijah Jast — vesti
- New Zealand's only goal was scored by Elijah Jast — kommersant
- Belgium's goals were scored by Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers — vesti
- Belgium's goals were scored by Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers — kommersant
- Belgium's victory was the first time a team failed to win a single game in the World Cup qualifiers but still advanced to the playoffs — vesti
- Belgium led Group G with 5 points, followed by Egypt (5 points), Iran (3 points), and New Zealand (1 point) — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Belgium advances to 2026 World Cup playoffs, defeating New Zealand — Вести
- Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 at the 2026 World Cup — Коммерсантъ