Belgium's Five-Goal Win Builds Goal-Difference Buffer in Group G Race

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 on June 26 at the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver, generating a +4 goal-difference swing in a single match. Goal difference is a primary tiebreaker when group points are level, and early margin-building can reduce late-stage jeopardy as Group G takes shape. The victory signals offensive efficiency that other group rivals will benchmark themselves against.