New Zealand vs Belgium — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

New Zealand vs Belgium kicks off in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

New Zealand and Belgium meet in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a clash between the tournament's underdogs and a perennial contender. New Zealand, led by veteran striker Chris Wood, rely on a disciplined defensive structure and set-piece threat. Their recent form has been mixed, but they showed resilience in qualifying. Belgium, now in a transition phase after their 'Golden Generation', still boast world-class talent like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. However, defensive frailties have emerged, and they lack the depth of previous years. The key battle will be New Zealand's compact defense against Belgium's creative midfield. Belgium need to control possession and break down a low block, while New Zealand will look to counter-attack and exploit set pieces. A win is crucial for Belgium to top the group, while New Zealand aim to upset the odds and keep their knockout hopes alive. Expect Belgium to dominate possession, but New Zealand could cause problems if they stay organized.

Key players to watch

New Zealand

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) — The captain and all-time top scorer, his aerial ability and hold-up play are vital for New Zealand's attacking threat.
Liberato Cacace (Empoli) — An energetic left-back who provides width and defensive solidity, key to stopping Belgium's wingers.

Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) — The midfield maestro dictates tempo and creates chances; his passing range is Belgium's biggest weapon.
Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) — A powerful striker with a proven goalscoring record, he will be the focal point against New Zealand's defense.
Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) — A dynamic winger whose dribbling and pace can unlock stubborn defenses, providing a spark off the bench or from the start.

How to watch New Zealand vs Belgium — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is New Zealand vs Belgium?

Sat, Jun 27 at 03:00 AM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch New Zealand vs Belgium?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.