Notable Events
33rd game played in Vancouver 33rd
1st game for Belgium in Vancouver 1st
3rd game for New Zealand in Vancouver 3rd
1st meeting between Belgium and New Zealand 1st
4th time the score was 1-5 in the FIFA World Cup 4th
7th 5-1 involving Belgium 7th
3rd 1-5 involving New Zealand 3rd
1st 1-5 involving New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 1st

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Match Importance
64 / 100 Medium
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

A meaningful match - competitive opponents, a stage worth the trip, but not on the elite shelf.

Rating Impact

New Zealand ▼ -15.3
Before
1450
After
1435
Win expected: 38%
Belgium ▲ +15.3
Before
1533
After
1548
Win expected: 62%
Pre-Match Win Probability
38%
62%
New Zealand Belgium

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

Belgium59.0% probabilityModel pick
CorrectActual: BelgiumVerdict
0.98 - 1.90Actual: 1 - 5Expected score
0.190 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
New Zealand Draw Belgium
19% 22% 59%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
53
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Group Stages
Stage
Group 7 / G
Venue
CanadaNeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between New Zealand and Belgium prior to this game.

No previous meetings found before this date.