Belgium’s Leandro Trossard adds to successful year with 2 goals in World Cup win over New Zealand
Leandro Trossard scored two goals in Belgium's 5-1 victory over New Zealand, securing their spot in the World Cup knockout round. This performance highlights Trossard's successful year, which included winning the Premier League with Arsenal.
Why it matters
It documents a significant sporting achievement in the context of the ongoing World Cup tournament.
BEN KULE Sat, June 27, 2026 at 5:25 AM UTC · 2 min read VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Leandro Trossard went from a World Cup substitute four years ago to a starter in this tournament — and his two goals against New Zealand on Friday night helped cement his legacy as one of Belgium ’s best players of this era.
The article is a straightforward sports report on match results and player performance.
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