BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Kickoff: 1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET
Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)
Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / TSN / FIFA+
Venue Information — BC Place Stadium
Location: Vancouver, BC
Capacity: ~54,500
Pitch Type: Hybrid turf
Playing Conditions: Wide pitch, favors technical sides and structured buildup
Historical Tendencies:
Roof often closed → stable indoor climate
Low‑to‑moderate scoring
Teams with strong midfield control typically thrive
Weather Forecast (Vancouver, BC)
Temperature: 70°F outside at kickoff
Wind: 6 mph
Humidity: 62%
Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy — but roof expected to be closed, creating consistent indoor conditions Impact: Neutral environment; benefits Belgium’s possession game and New Zealand’s defensive organization.
Injury Report
New Zealand
Chris Wood — ACTIVE (minor ankle soreness monitored)
Liberato Cacace — ACTIVE (full training)
Sarpreet Singh — OUT (hamstring strain)
Tommy Smith — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin tightness)
Michael Boxall — ACTIVE (minutes expected to be managed)
Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly; fully fit)
Romelu Lukaku — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)
Jeremy Doku — ACTIVE (full training)
Amadou Onana — OUT (ankle sprain)
Arthur Theate — DAY‑TO‑DAY (knee swelling)
Team Records & Recent Form
New Zealand (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 3–4–3
Goals For: 9
Goals Against: 12
Trend: Strong defensive shape; limited attacking output; reliant on set pieces and Chris Wood’s hold‑up play.
Belgium (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 7–2–1
Goals For: 19
Goals Against: 7
Trend: Elite midfield control; fluid attack; defense improved under new tactical structure.
Tactical & Player Matchups
Chris Wood (NZL) vs. Belgium’s Center‑Backs
Wood’s aerial dominance vs. Belgium’s physical but sometimes slow back line
New Zealand’s best chance comes from crosses and set pieces Edge: Belgium
Liberato Cacace (NZL) vs. Jeremy Doku (BEL)
Cacace’s defensive discipline vs. Doku’s explosive dribbling
One of the most decisive matchups Edge: Belgium
Sarpreet Singh Absence (NZL) vs. Belgium Midfield
Without Singh, New Zealand lacks creativity
Belgium’s midfield (De Bruyne, Tielemans) should dominate possession Edge: Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne (BEL) vs. New Zealand’s Midfield Block
De Bruyne’s passing range vs. New Zealand’s compact 4‑4‑2
If Belgium breaks the first line, chances will come quickly Edge: Belgium
Series History
All‑Time Meetings
First competitive meeting
Belgium enters as the significantly higher‑ranked and more experienced side
Betting Trends
New Zealand
7 of last 10: UNDER
Scored first in only 2 of last 10
Clean sheets in 3 of last 8
Matches average 2.1 goals
Belgium
6 of last 8: OVER
Scored 2+ goals in 7 of last 10
BTTS (Yes) in 5 of last 8
De Bruyne involved in 8 of last 10 goals
MATCH ODDS
New Zealand + 1200
Belgium – 500
Draw + 650
Over 3.5 – 130 Under 3.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026
