Group Stage - 3
New Zealand
1–5
Full Time
Belgium
BC Place · Vancouver· Ref: Adham Mohammad, Jordan
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
29%
New Zealand
11%
Draw
60%
Belgium
Model confidence:high
Model Inputs
- New Zealand: 1pts, 3 played
- Belgium: 5pts, 3 played
- New Zealand form: LLD
- Belgium form: WWDD
- H2H: 2 historical matches
Match Statistics
New ZealandBelgium
0.24Expected Goals (xG)3.64
46%Possession54%
6 (2)Shots (on target)35 (10)
436 (85%)Passes (accuracy)525 (88%)
5Corners8
10Fouls7
2Yellow Cards0
5Saves1
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 27
Belgium 5–1 New Zealand: xG Tells the Only Story
Belgium's 3.59 xG demolished New Zealand's 0.24 in dominant Group Stage display. Data analysis of World Cup 2026's most lopsided performance yet.
590 words
Pre-MatchJun 25
New Zealand vs Belgium: Knockout Pressure in Group Stage Decider
New Zealand faces Belgium in a decisive World Cup 2026 group match. Analysis of tactics, form, and venue factors determines qualification hopes.
679 words