Belgium's Dominant Win Puts It Ahead in World Cup Group Race

Belgium routed New Zealand 5-1 on June 26 at the 2026 World Cup in Vancouver. That lopsided score matters because when teams end up tied on points, the tiebreaker is goal difference—how many more goals you've scored than you've conceded. Belgium's four-goal advantage now gives it a cushion heading into later matches, when the group standings get decided.