Belgium Advance in Style After 5-1 Victory Over New Zealand

Leandro Trossard's brace apart from strikes from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers sent the Belgium into the Round of 32 and eliminated New Zealand.

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Belgium tool control from the first whistle at BC Place Vancouver, and Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 28th minute when he nudged home from inside the six-yard box.
The Red Devils remained in control in the second half and Trossard doubled their lead five minutes after the restart.

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Kevin De Bruyne's low strike from outside the area in the 66th minute made him the oldest player to score for Belgium at the FIFA World Cup aged 34 years and 363 days.

New Zealand pulled one back courtesy of a fine strike from Elijah Just with six minutes remaining, but two minutes after that Lukaku pounced to lift his side to the top of Group G on goal difference before Alexis Saelemaekers added a fifth in the fourth minute of time added on.

The fans have spoken – Leandro Trossard is your @MichelobUltra Superior Player of the Match! 🌟

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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 27, 2026

Player of the Match:Leandro Trossard (Belgium)