New Zealand vs Belgium Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

New Zealand and Belgium meet in a World Cup 2026 fixture on 27 June 2026, with the two sides separated by 74 places in the world rankings — New Zealand currently sit 84th while Belgium occupy 10th. It is a significant step up in class for the All Whites, who arrive at this match having endured a difficult recent run of results.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between New Zealand and Belgium in the available data, making this fixture a genuinely historic first encounter between the two nations. With no shared history to draw on, recent form, current rankings and tournament context carry greater weight in understanding how these sides compare heading into 27 June.

New Zealand: Recent Form

New Zealand have struggled for consistency across their last six matches, recording one win, one draw and four defeats — a return of just 0.67 points per game. They have scored seven goals in that span but conceded 13, averaging 2.17 goals against per match, and have yet to keep a single clean sheet. Three of their six outings ended without a goal for the All Whites, underlining a recurring problem in front of goal. Their solitary victory came at home against Chile (4-1 in March), but they have since lost to Finland, Haiti and England before drawing with IR Iran and then falling to Egypt.

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
22 Jun 2026	H	Egypt	1-3	L
16 Jun 2026	A	IR Iran	2-2	D
6 Jun 2026	A	England	0-1	L
3 Jun 2026	A	Haiti	0-4	L

Belgium: Recent Form

Belgium arrive in strong shape, unbeaten across all six of their last matches with three wins and three draws — accumulating 2.0 points per game. They have scored 14 goals and conceded only four over that run, averaging 2.33 goals for and just 0.67 against per match. Three clean sheets in six outings reflect a solid defensive unit, and they have only failed to score in one of those fixtures. A 5-0 win over Tunisia and a 5-2 victory away at the USA highlight their attacking capability, while draws against Mexico, Egypt and IR Iran show they can manage games when needed.

Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result
21 Jun 2026	H	IR Iran	0-0	D
15 Jun 2026	H	Egypt	1-1	D
6 Jun 2026	H	Tunisia	5-0	W
2 Jun 2026	A	Croatia	2-0	W

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings between New Zealand and Belgium — a first encounter at senior international level.
• New Zealand last six: W1 D1 L4, 7 goals scored, 13 conceded, 0 clean sheets.
• Belgium last six: W3 D3 L0, 14 goals scored, 4 conceded, 3 clean sheets.
• Points per game: New Zealand 0.67 vs Belgium 2.0 across their respective last six matches.
• New Zealand failed to score in three of their last six outings; Belgium failed to score in just one.
• World ranking gap: Belgium (10th) are 74 places above New Zealand (84th) in the current standings.

How New Zealand and Belgium Compare

The contrast in recent form between these two sides is stark: Belgium are unbeaten in six with a goals-per-game average of 2.33, while New Zealand have won just once in the same period and are conceding more than twice per match on average. Defensively, Belgium have kept three clean sheets in their last six fixtures compared to none for New Zealand, who have also struggled to find the net consistently — going scoreless in half of their last six outings. The 74-place ranking gap reflects a meaningful difference in current quality, though World Cup fixtures can always produce unexpected results.

FAQ

Have New Zealand and Belgium ever played each other before?

Based on available data, New Zealand and Belgium have no recorded senior international meetings, making their World Cup 2026 clash on 27 June a historic first encounter between the two nations.

What is New Zealand’s recent form ahead of this match?

New Zealand have won just one of their last six matches (W1 D1 L4), averaging 0.67 points per game, with zero clean sheets and three matches in which they failed to score.

What is Belgium’s recent form ahead of this match?

Belgium are unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3 L0), picking up 2.0 points per game while scoring 14 goals and keeping three clean sheets across that run.

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New Zealand face Belgium on 27 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage.