Belgium secured qualification for the World Cup round of 32 as group winners after a commanding 5-0 victory over New Zealand. Thibaut Courtois played the full match, maintaining a clean sheet. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring in the 27th minute, giving Belgium a 1-0 lead at half-time. In the second half, Belgium asserted control, with Trossard adding his second goal in the 49th minute. Kevin De Bruyne extended the lead in the 65th minute, followed by Romelu Lukaku in the 85th minute, and Alexis Saelemaekers completing the rout in the 93rd minute. This decisive win ensures Belgium will face the third-placed team from Group A in the first round of the knockout stages on July 1st. Courtois, a Real Madrid player, was instrumental in the team's strong defensive performance.
