New Zealand vs Belgium LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch FIFA World Cup 2026
Both nations set for first-ever competitive meeting.
The New Zealand national football team are set to face heavyweights Belgium in a high-stakes Group G final matchup of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
New Zealand marked their return to the competition for the first time since 2010, and will enter their final encounter under huge pressure. They had an underwhelming start to their campaign, a 3–1 defeat to Egypt in their opening game.
The Oceania side, through their immense resilience, secured a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Iran in their second outing. With the nation only earning one point so far, New Zealand will need a victory to keep their knockout hopes alive.
Belgium, featuring as one of the tournament’s dark horses under manager Rudi Garcia, are currently in an unfavourable position. The team had a poor start to their 2026 campaign, securing two straight draws, which included a frustrating 1–1 draw with Egypt and a 0–0 against Iran, leaving them on 2 points.
The fixture will also be historic, as it will mark the first-ever competitive fixture between New Zealand and Belgium at the FIFA World Cup.
They are placed in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both nations set to compete alongside Egypt and Iran for the top spot. While Egypt leads the group with 4 points, New Zealand and Belgium must secure a victory to qualify for the newly introduced Round of 32.
When and where will the New Zealand vs Belgium match take place?
The game will start at 8:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, 27 June at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Where and how to live stream the New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup Match in India?
The New Zealand vs Belgium game can be viewed on Unite8 Sports Network channels and streamed live on ZEE5.
Where and how to watch the New Zealand vs Belgium game live in the UK?
The game can be viewed live in the UK on BBC One and streamed via the BBC iPlayer platform.
Where and how to watch live in the USA?
The game can be viewed live in the USA through the Fox Sports Network, Fubo, Peacock Premium and Telemundo.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.