New Zealand Thrashed by Belgium in World Cup

New Zealand's All Whites were thrashed 5-1 by Belgium in their World Cup Group G match. The loss eliminates New Zealand from the tournament.

What happened?

Belgium dominated the match, with Leandro Trossard scoring a double. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored for Belgium. Elijah Just scored a consolation goal for New Zealand in the 84th minute.

Why it matters for New Zealand

The loss marks New Zealand's third defeat in the tournament, with their recent form reading 0W-1D-4L. Their last result was a 2-0 loss to Ecuador on November 19, 2025.

What comes next?

New Zealand will look to regroup and rebuild for their next international match. Their World Cup campaign has come to an end, but they will aim to bounce back stronger.