New Zealand and Belgium are getting ready for a crucial clash today at BC Place in Canada, in the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Belgium are the favorite to secure a ticket to the Round of 32. They have 2 points, and a win will take them to 5 points and guarantee their spot in the next round. On the other hand, New Zealand has 1 point and can only keep their qualification hopes alive with a win, which might give them a chance to go through as one of the best third-placed teams.
New Zealand Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Max Crocombe
Defenders: Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace
Midfielders: Joe Bell, Sarpreet Singh, Marko Stamenic
Forwards: Callum McCowatt, Chris Wood, Elijah Just
Belgium Predicted XI:
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper
Midfielders: Youri Tielemans, Kevin De Bruyne, Nicolas Raskin
Forwards: Alexis Saelemaekers, Romelu Lukaku, Leandro Trossard
