FIFA World Cup 2026: Trossard, De Bruyne score as Belgium defeat New Zealand 5-1 to advance
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing their spot in the knockout round. The victory allowed Belgium to finish at the top of Group G, while New Zealand was eliminated from the tournament.
Why it matters
This result determines the progression of teams in a major global sporting event, impacting the tournament bracket.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday (June 26, 2026) night.
The article is a standard sports report detailing match statistics and tournament outcomes.
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