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Belgium vs New Zealand: High-Stakes Battle for Knockout Qualification
FIFA World Cup - New Zealand VS Belgium
Match Time:27-06-2026 11:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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New Zealand and Belgium meet in Group G with both sides needing a win to secure qualification for the World Cup last 32. Despite Belgium remaining unbeaten in their first two matches, a draw may still not be enough for them to advance.
Team Analysis:
Belgium head into their final Group G match under pressure after mixed results, including draws against Egypt and Iran, leaving them needing a win over New Zealand to secure qualification. New Zealand also still have hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history, making this first-ever meeting between the two nations a decisive and high-stakes encounter.
Player Situation:
Jeremy Doku is expected to rejoin the Belgium squad after a brief personal absence, but his role in the starting lineup remains uncertain as the team also deals with suspension issues in defence. New Zealand could stick with an unchanged lineup, with Chris Wood still playing a key creative role despite not yet scoring in the tournament.
Result Prediction:
New Zealand are expected to start strongly again and could control phases of the match, as they have done in previous games. However, Belgium’s superior quality and higher stakes are likely to make the difference as they push for qualification.
Predicted Result: New Zealand 1-2 Belgium.
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