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New Zealand

FIFA Rank #89
1 : 5

(0 : 1)

Belgium

FIFA Rank #8
🏟 Vancouver 📅
  • 📅 Date
  • 🕐 Time
  • 🏟 Stadium Vancouver
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Referee Adham Makhadmeh
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🧠 Match Summary

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Belgium delivered a commanding performance in Vancouver to dismantle New Zealand 5-1 on Matchday 16 of Group G, all but confirming their place in the knockout rounds. Leandro Trossard set the tone with goals in the 28th and 50th minutes before Kevin De Bruyne added a third in the 66th, showcasing the Red Devils' class at every level. Elijah Just pulled one back for the All Whites in the 84th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished as Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers struck in the final minutes to complete the rout.

The statistics told a ruthless story: Belgium registered 35 shots to New Zealand's six, with 10 finding the target compared to just two, while possession sat at a comfortable 55-45 split in favor of the Belgians. New Zealand's goalkeeper was busy throughout, making five saves to limit the damage, but Belgium's quality proved far too much on the night.

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🎬 Match highlights (video)

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Source: beIN SPORTS — official YouTube channel

📊 Official stats & tactics (FIFA)

New Zealand · 4-2-3-1 — 4-2-3-1Belgium

Statistics

1⚽ Goals5
0🟥 Sendings-off0
2🟨 Cautions0
40.5%Possession50.1%
6 (2)Shots35 (10)
0.3Expected goals (xG)3.99
84%Pass accuracy90%
450 (379)Total passes530 (475)
82Line breaks118
5Defensive line breaks18
77Final-third receptions203
17Ball progressions38
13Crosses25
321 (51)Defensive pressures249 (32)
32Forced turnovers44
50Second balls82
117.6 كمDistance covered119.8 كم
6.9 كمSprint distance6.9 كم

🎯 Phases of play — in possession

34Build-up (unopposed)27
16Build-up (opposed)17
20Progression18
12Final third24
3Long ball4
13Attacking transition13
1Counter attack2
5Set piece7

🛡️ Out of possession

5High press4
4Mid press5
1Low press0
4High block3
16Mid block29
26Low block14
7Recovery3
13Defensive transition13
8Counter-press8

🏃 Physical data

526Sprints536
1522High-speed runs1444
33.7 كم/سTop speed34.8 كم/س

⚡ Fastest: Tim PAYNE 33.7 · Matias FERNANDEZ-PARDO 34.8 km/h

👥 Both squads · tap a player for full stats

👥 New Zealand

#1 · Max CROCOMBE4.3 km · 19.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.3Dist (km)
19.3Top speed
0Sprints
5HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
6Comp
55%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 9 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#2 · Tim PAYNE7.4 km · 33.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
7.4Dist (km)
33.7Top speed
24Sprints
97HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
6Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 2 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Tyler BINDON10.8 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.8Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
34Sprints
116HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
20Att
11Comp
55%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 11 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 20 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#6 · Joe BELL8.6 km · 28.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.6Dist (km)
28.2Top speed
34Sprints
133HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · Marko STAMENIC11.1 km · 29.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.1Dist (km)
29.7Top speed
49Sprints
157HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
17Att
14Comp
82%Acc

Dir: Through 6 · Around 5 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 16 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Inswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Chris WOOD10.6 km · 30 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.6Dist (km)
30Top speed
57Sprints
131HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Sarpreet SINGH6.1 km · 27.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.1Dist (km)
27.9Top speed
30Sprints
93HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
1Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 0 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Outswing 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Elijah JUST12 km · 30.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
12Dist (km)
30.3Top speed
56Sprints
169HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
11Comp
73%Acc

Dir: Through 8 · Around 5 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile
#13 · Liberato CACACE9.1 km · 29.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.1Dist (km)
29.7Top speed
44Sprints
130HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
7Comp
70%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 3 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Inswing 1 · Outswing 2

📋 Full technical profile
#16 · Finn SURMAN10.5 km · 32.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
32.3Top speed
40Sprints
118HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
11Comp
92%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 10 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 12 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Ryan THOMAS6.7 km · 29.1 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.7Dist (km)
29.1Top speed
41Sprints
110HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
1Comp
33%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 3 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Francis DE VRIES2 km · 32.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
2Dist (km)
32.3Top speed
10Sprints
24HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
2Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Michael BOXALL2.9 km · 32.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.9Dist (km)
32.9Top speed
12Sprints
19HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
3Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 3 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 3 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#19 · Ben OLD5.8 km · 32.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.8Dist (km)
32.2Top speed
32Sprints
79HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Callum McCOWATT3.8 km · 27.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
3.8Dist (km)
27.5Top speed
19Sprints
65HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
4Att
3Comp
75%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 4 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · Jesse RANDALL5.8 km · 33.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.8Dist (km)
33.5Top speed
44Sprints
76HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 1 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Driven 1

📋 Full technical profile

👥 Belgium

#1 · Thibaut COURTOIS5.1 km · 26.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
5.1Dist (km)
26.5Top speed
2Sprints
9HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
9Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 13 — Type: Pass 15 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#3 · Arthur THEATE10.5 km · 31.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
31.5Top speed
29Sprints
94HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
9Att
5Comp
56%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 6 · Over 3 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#4 · Brandon MECHELE10.9 km · 28.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.9Dist (km)
28.4Top speed
30Sprints
153HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
22Att
20Comp
91%Acc

Dir: Through 1 · Around 15 · Over 6 — Type: Pass 20 · Cross 0 · Prog 2

📋 Full technical profile
#5 · Maxim DE CUYPER11.6 km · 31.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.6Dist (km)
31.5Top speed
56Sprints
136HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
12Att
10Comp
83%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 8 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 11 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
5Total

Driven 1 · Lofted 1 · Push 3

📋 Full technical profile
#7 · Kevin DE BRUYNE9 km · 31.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
9Dist (km)
31.7Top speed
42Sprints
109HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
18Att
13Comp
72%Acc

Dir: Through 8 · Around 5 · Over 5 — Type: Pass 17 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Outswing 1 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile
#8 · Youri TIELEMANS10.5 km · 29.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
10.5Dist (km)
29.8Top speed
43Sprints
142HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
15Att
13Comp
87%Acc

Dir: Through 5 · Around 10 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 14 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#10 · Leandro TROSSARD8.9 km · 33.2 km/h
🏃 Physical
8.9Dist (km)
33.2Top speed
50Sprints
122HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
5Att
3Comp
60%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 5 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Cutback 1

📋 Full technical profile
#11 · Jeremy DOKU6.4 km · 34.7 km/h
🏃 Physical
6.4Dist (km)
34.7Top speed
27Sprints
89HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
11Att
7Comp
64%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 9 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 4

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 1 · Driven 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#17 · Charles DE KETELAERE9.6 km · 31.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
9.6Dist (km)
31.8Top speed
62Sprints
112HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
7Att
4Comp
57%Acc

Dir: Through 3 · Around 2 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 7 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
2Total

Push 2

📋 Full technical profile
#20 · Hans VANAKEN11.7 km · 29.5 km/h
🏃 Physical
11.7Dist (km)
29.5Top speed
51Sprints
161HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
10Att
10Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 4 · Around 5 · Over 1 — Type: Pass 9 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#21 · Timothy CASTAGNE12.6 km · 32.6 km/h
🏃 Physical
12.6Dist (km)
32.6Top speed
75Sprints
170HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
19Att
16Comp
84%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 9 · Over 8 — Type: Pass 19 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
5Total

Outswing 3 · Driven 1 · Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#9 · Romelu LUKAKU1.2 km · 30.9 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.2Dist (km)
30.9Top speed
5Sprints
11HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
0Att
0Comp
0%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 0 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 0 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#22 · Alexis SAELEMAEKERS2.9 km · 32.3 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.9Dist (km)
32.3Top speed
13Sprints
31HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
3Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 2 · Around 1 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 1

📋 Full technical profile
#23 · Nicolas RASKIN1.4 km · 25.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
1.4Dist (km)
25.4Top speed
8Sprints
19HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
2Comp
100%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
1Total

Lofted 1

📋 Full technical profile
#24 · Amadou ONANA2.9 km · 30.4 km/h
🏃 Physical
2.9Dist (km)
30.4Top speed
11Sprints
40HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
2Att
1Comp
50%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 2 · Over 0 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 0 · Prog 0

📋 Full technical profile
#26 · Matias FERNANDEZ-PARDO4.6 km · 34.8 km/h
🏃 Physical
4.6Dist (km)
34.8Top speed
32Sprints
46HS runs
🧩 Line breaks
3Att
2Comp
67%Acc

Dir: Through 0 · Around 1 · Over 2 — Type: Pass 2 · Cross 1 · Prog 0

🎯 Crosses
3Total

Outswing 2 · Push 1

📋 Full technical profile

Source: FIFA Training Centre — Post-Match Summary (value in parentheses = on target / completed / direct).

📄 Official FIFA report Open the full report (PDF) ↗ 🌟 Player of the Match L. Trossard Belgium ★ 8.9

⚡ Match events

  1. 28' Leandro Trossard
  2. 46' Marko Stamenic 📋 a bad foul
  3. 50' Leandro Trossard
  4. 56' Elijah Just 📋 a bad foul
  5. 66' Kevin De Bruyne
  6. 84' Elijah Just
  7. 86' Romelu Lukaku
  8. 90' Alexis Saelemaekers
👕 Lineup · tap to view

New Zealand 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Max Crocombe
  2. Tim Payne
  3. Liberato Cacace
  4. Marko Stamenic
  5. Finn Surman
  6. Tyler Bindon
  7. Sarpreet Singh
  8. Joe Bell
  9. Chris Wood
  10. Ryan Thomas
  11. Elijah Just

Substitutes

  • Nando Pijnaker
  • Logan Rogerson
  • Callum McCowatt
  • Alex Rufer
  • Michael Boxall
  • Callan Elliot
  • Francis de Vries
  • Kosta Barbarouses
  • Jesse Randall
  • Michael Woud
  • Alex Paulsen
  • Tommy Smith
  • Lachlan Bayliss
  • Ben Old
  • Ben Waine

Belgium 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  1. Thibaut Courtois
  2. Timothy Castagne
  3. Maxim De Cuyper
  4. Hans Vanaken
  5. Brandon Mechele
  6. Arthur Theate
  7. Jérémy Doku
  8. Youri Tielemans
  9. Charles De Ketelaere
  10. Kevin De Bruyne
  11. Leandro Trossard

Substitutes

  • Diego Moreira
  • Dodi Lukébakio
  • Alexis Saelemaekers
  • Mike Penders
  • Thomas Meunier
  • Senne Lammens
  • Koni De Winter
  • Matias Fernandez-Pardo
  • Nicolas Raskin
  • Axel Witsel
  • Romelu Lukaku
  • Joaquin Seys
  • Amadou Onana

📋 Match officials & info

  • 🌐 Match number 42 of 104
  • 🏆 Stage Group G
  • 🧑‍⚖️ Main referee Adham Makhadmeh (الأردن) 📋 4 matches 🚫 17.5 fouls/m 🟨 2 cards/m Balanced Full stats ↗
  • 🚩 Assistant referees Mohammad Al-Kalaf (الأردن) · Ahmad Al-Roalle (الأردن)
  • 📺 Video referee (VAR) TBA before kickoff
  • ⏱ Fourth official Kevin Ortega (بيرو)
  • 🟨 Yellow cards 2 — 0