It is Matchday 3 in Group G, and nothing is settled. New Zealand is at the bottom of the table with one point, Belgium are third with two, and a win for either side could still reshape the knockout picture. On the World Cup 2026 schedule, this is one of the most compelling final-day matchups in the entire group stage. Here is everything you need to know about the match, the venue, and how to find a New Zealand vs Belgium live stream wherever you are in the world.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs Belgium |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group G |
| Date | Friday, June 27, 2026 (Saturday morning for some time zones) |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Kickoff | 11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 a.m. BST (Sat) / 5:00 a.m. CET (Sat) |
Tournament Context: World Cup Group G
Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup consists of Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Heading into the final matchday, Egypt lead on four points after recording the country’s first-ever World Cup win. Iran and Belgium are level on two points each, with New Zealand sitting at the bottom on one. Every team except possibly Egypt still has something to play for, making this a genuinely high-stakes finale.
The full World Cup Group G schedule:
- June 15: Belgium 1–1 Egypt – Lumen Field, Seattle (11:00 p.m. ET)
- June 15: Iran 2–2 New Zealand – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (11:00 p.m. ET)
- June 21: Belgium 0–0 Iran – SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (11:00 p.m. ET)
- June 21: Egypt 3–1 New Zealand – BC Place, Vancouver (11:00 p.m. ET)
- June 26: New Zealand vs Belgium – BC Place, Vancouver (11:00 p.m. ET)
- June 26: Egypt vs Iran – Lumen Field, Seattle (11:00 p.m. ET)
Both Matchday 3 games kick off at the same time, so qualification is decided in real time. The top two teams from each of the 12 World Cup groups advance to the Round of 32, with the eight best third-place finishers also progressing. Belgium need a win to be confident of advancing; New Zealand need a win and a favour from Seattle to have any realistic hope.
New Zealand vs Belgium: Predicted Lineups
New Zealand Predicted XI
Darren Bazeley has been in charge of the All Whites since 2023. The Northampton-born coach, a former defender who played for Watford, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Walsall, has built a hard-working, organised side that punches above its weight. New Zealand are back at the World Cup for just the third time in their history and the first time since 2010.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Maxime Crocombe | Millwall |
| RB | Tommy Smith | Braintree Town |
| CB | Michael Boxall | Minnesota United |
| CB | Tyler Bindon | Sheffield United (loan) |
| LB | Liberato Cacace | Wrexham |
| RM | Marco McCowatt | Aberdeen |
| CM | Marko Stamenic | FC Copenhagen |
| CM | Callum Bell | Kilmarnock |
| LM | Clayton Lewis / Ben Garbett | Melbourne City / Wellington |
| ST | Elijah Just | Motherwell |
| ST | Chris Wood (c) | Nottingham Forest |
Belgium Predicted XI
Rudi Garcia took charge of Belgium in January 2025. The French coach, who previously managed Lille, Roma, Marseille, and Lyon, has overseen a squad transition while keeping experienced names like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku at the core. Captain Youri Tielemans, fresh from winning the UEFA Europa League with Aston Villa, leads the side.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid |
| RB | Timothy Castagne | Fulham |
| CB | Zeno Debast | Sporting CP |
| CB | Koni De Winter | Genk |
| LB | Maxim De Cuyper | Club Bruges |
| DM | Amadou Onana | Aston Villa |
| CM | Youri Tielemans (c) | Aston Villa |
| AM | Kevin De Bruyne | Napoli |
| RW | Jeremy Doku | Manchester City |
| ST | Romelu Lukaku | Napoli |
| LW | Leandro Trossard | Arsenal |
Tactical Snapshot: What to Expect
Belgium are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with De Bruyne operating from an advanced midfield position and Doku providing the most dangerous attacking threat down the right. Amadou Onana screens the defence and allows the rest of the midfield to press high. The key battle will be Doku against New Zealand left-back Liberato Cacace. The Manchester City winger has the pace and directness to isolate defenders, and New Zealand have already conceded five goals in two group games, suggesting that side can be exploited.
New Zealand will set up a compact and physical 4-4-2. Chris Wood holds the ball up front, with Elijah Just, who scored twice in the tournament-opening draw with Iran, offering runs in behind. Midfielders Stamenic and Bell will be tasked with pressing De Bruyne as high up the pitch as possible. The All Whites’ best hope is an early goal that changes the dynamic of the match and forces Belgium to chase the game.
About the Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
BC Place is the largest covered stadium in Western Canada and one of the most distinctive venues at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Located at 777 Pacific Boulevard in downtown Vancouver, the stadium sits on the north shore of False Creek with the North Shore mountains visible behind it. It holds approximately 54,500 fans for World Cup fixtures and is among the busiest venues in the entire tournament, hosting seven matches across the group stage and knockout rounds.
The stadium is perhaps best known for its cable-supported retractable roof, which is the largest of its kind in the world and opens or closes in around 20 minutes. BC Place previously hosted the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, making it one of the most experienced venues for major international events in the tournament. Getting there is straightforward by public transit: use the Expo Line to Main Street–Science World Station and follow the FIFA-designated Last Mile walking route to the stadium (approximately 10–15 minutes). Note that Stadium–Chinatown Station is closed to fans on all World Cup match days.
Where to Watch New Zealand vs Belgium Live Stream
New Zealand vs Belgium is available free-to-air in the United Kingdom, where both BBC and ITV share the rights to all 104 matches of the tournament. Kick-off is at 4:00 a.m. BST on Saturday, 27 June. Coverage streams live and free on BBC iPlayer, with no subscription required beyond a valid UK TV licence. In the United States, the match is scheduled on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with streaming available on the Fox One app and Peacock, respectively. In New Zealand, TVNZ holds the broadcast rights, with All Whites games available free on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 1. In Australia, SBS carries all 104 matches free on broadcast television and the SBS On Demand app.
Here is how to find the New Zealand vs Belgium live stream online in five steps:
- Find your country’s official broadcaster using the table below
- Download the broadcaster’s app (BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Fox One, SBS On Demand, TVNZ+, etc.)
- Create a free account if required – most free-to-air apps only need an email address
- Navigate to the World Cup 2026 section and search for New Zealand vs Belgium
- Log in 10–15 minutes before the 11:00 p.m. ET kickoff to avoid any last-minute technical issues
All major broadcaster apps support iOS, Android, smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and desktop browsers.
Best Free Viewing Options: Quick Summary
| Region | Broadcaster | Free? | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | BBC | ✅ Free | BBC iPlayer |
| UK | ITV | ✅ Free | ITVX |
| USA | FOX | ✅ Free (antenna/cable) | Fox One app (needs provider) |
| USA | Telemundo | ✅ Free (antenna/cable) | Peacock (Spanish, subscription) |
| USA | FuboTV | 🆓 Free trial | fubo.tv |
| New Zealand | TVNZ | ✅ Free | TVNZ+ / TVNZ 1 |
| Australia | SBS | ✅ Free | SBS On Demand |
| Belgium | RTBF / VRT | ✅ Free | Auvio / VRT MAX |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF | ✅ Free | ARD Mediathek / ZDFmediathek |
| France | TF1 / M6 | ✅ Free | TF1+ / 6play |
| Spain | RTVE | ✅ Free | RTVE Play |
| Ireland | RTE | ✅ Free | RTÉ Player |
| Canada | TSN / RDS | 💳 Subscription | TSN+ / RDS app |
| MENA | beIN Sports | 💳 Subscription | beIN CONNECT |
| India | JioCinema | 💳 Subscription | jiocinema.com |
| Global fallback | FIFA+ | Varies | plus.fifa.com |
New Zealand vs Belgium is the final chapter in a Group G story that has genuinely surprised. Belgium, one of the pre-tournament favourites in their section, arrive with two draws from two games and the very real possibility of a group-stage exit if results do not go their way. New Zealand, appearing at the World Cup for just the third time in their history, have shown they can compete at this level but face a steep climb against a squad packed with Premier League and Champions League regulars.
