New Zealand vs Belgium: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.1%2%
FIFA standing#85#9
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

New Zealand meet Belgium with the live market leaning Belgium's way (75.5% to win, 16% draw). Oceania's standard-bearers led by Chris Wood. Belgium, meanwhile, a transitional Belgium still blessed with talent.

New Zealand's edge comes from aerial threat in wood, but Belgium will look to exploit step up from oceania level. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

NZL New Zealand

CW
Chris Wood
ST · Nottingham Forest
MS
Marko Stamenić
CM · Olympiacos
LC
Liberato Cacace
LB · Empoli

BEL Belgium

KD
Kevin De Bruyne
AM · Napoli
JD
Jérémy Doku
LW · Manchester City
RL
Romelu Lukaku
ST · Napoli