New Zealand vs Belgium
Kick-off: Friday, June 26 | 11pm ET / 4am BST (Sat) / 1pm AEST (Sat)
Watch for free on: BBC iPlayer (UK) / SBS (AUS) / CazéTV’s YouTube (Brazil)
New Zealand and Belgium face off for the first time ever in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group G fixture that’s essentially a knockout match. Belgium secure progression with a win, while the All Whites need results to go their way.
Belgium enter as overwhelming favorites against the 84th-ranked Kiwis, but they’ve blown hot and cold so far — the goalless draw with Iran was particularly dispiriting. Even their 1-1 draw with Egypt came courtesy of an own goal, sparked by Romelu Lukaku’s introduction. But the Napoli forward and Kevin De Bruyne looked off the pace against Iran, and coach Rudi Garcia will need Leandro Trossard on form to extend Belgium’s 15-match unbeaten run with a win.
New Zealand, meanwhile, sit at the bottom of the group. They let a lead slip twice against Iran in a 2-2 draw, then squandered another early advantage against Egypt, eventually falling to a 3-1 defeat. With four losses from six games in 2026, Darren Bazeley will hope for a stronger defensive display and rely on Chris Wood and Elijah Just to provide the goals.
New Zealand need a win to keep their third-place route hopes alive, while hoping Iran fail to beat Egypt if they’re to finish second.
How to Watch for Free
New Zealand vs Belgium is available to stream for free in several countries. UK viewers can watch on BBC iPlayer, Australian viewers on SBS, and Brazilian viewers on CazéTV’s YouTube channel. If you’re traveling or based outside these regions, a reliable VPN can help you access these free streams.
