New Zealand vs Belgium played at Friday, 26 June 2026, at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada) — Match 64 of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, Group G. The 2026 World Cup ended on 19 July 2026. This page is kept as an archive, with personal support in Hebrew.
The meeting between New Zealand and Belgium was part of the Group G fixture schedule at the biggest World Cup in history — 48 teams, three host countries, 104 matches. BC Place Vancouver hosted the match in front of a huge crowd. The match pitted an Oceanian team that arrived at the World Cup with immense pride against one of the European teams considered among the strongest in the world over the past decade.
Vancouver, one of the most beautiful and well-known cities in the world thanks to its stunning natural scenery — mountains, ocean, and forests in and around the city — is one of three Canadian cities that hosted 2026 World Cup matches (alongside Toronto). BC Place is a central covered stadium with a retractable roof, located right in the heart of downtown, making it especially convenient to reach on foot or by public transport for anyone staying at hotels in central Vancouver. The city enjoys a global reputation as one of the friendliest and safest cities for tourists, with a high standard of living and highly developed tourism infrastructure.
Climate-wise, Vancouver in late June enjoys pleasant, relatively dry summer weather, unlike some of the hotter and more humid American cities hosting World Cup matches. This is a significant advantage for anyone who prefers to experience the tournament in more comfortable weather conditions. The city also offers a unique combination of rich Asian culture (thanks to large immigrant communities from China, India, and the Philippines) alongside a classic North American atmosphere.
Traveling to Canada requires checking visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirements in advance — it's important to remember that Canada is a separate country from the United States with its own entry rules, even though the World Cup is held jointly across all three countries. It's worth making sure your passport is valid, and planning flights and accommodation in advance, since Vancouver is a relatively expensive city and hotel prices during the World Cup period are expected to rise as the dates approach.
Vancouver is located on Canada's west coast, a relatively long flight from the host cities in the eastern and central United States — it's worth taking this into account when planning a trip route that includes several cities. The time difference from Israel is greater on the west coast (about ten hours), and it's recommended to plan adjustment days accordingly, especially if you continue to watch additional matches in other time zones. It's also worth remembering that the currency in Canada is the Canadian dollar, and it's worth checking conversion fees on Israeli credit cards in advance.
New Zealand is the leading team of the Oceania region, and arrives at the World Cup with a unique history of regional achievements alongside a constant challenge to prove itself against teams from larger continents with a long-established football culture. The New Zealand team is best known for other sports (rugby first and foremost), but local football has developed significantly in recent decades, and World Cup qualification is a major sporting achievement for the whole country and a source of immense national pride. Belgium, on the other hand, is one of the strongest teams in Europe over the past decade, with a golden generation of players who reached the 2018 World Cup semifinal and the top of the FIFA world rankings at certain periods. Belgian football is known for high technical quality and players who play for Europe's biggest clubs.
The gap in size and football tradition between the two teams illustrates another aspect of the expanded 2026 World Cup — an opportunity for small teams from less traditional football regions, like Oceania, to get a world stage against the great powers of Europe and South America. For New Zealand, every match against a team at Belgium's level is a valuable lesson that can contribute to the development of the country's next generation of players, while for Belgium it's another opportunity to gain team experience and give playing time to young squad players.
The 2026 World Cup ended on 19 July 2026, and this page is kept as an archive. Tickets and packages for upcoming league matches and tournaments are available through TikTik, with full support in Hebrew.
Friday, 26 June 2026, at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada), in Group G.
The tournament ended on 19 July 2026 with the final.
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Vancouver is located on Canada's west coast and enjoys pleasant, relatively dry summer weather, unlike southern US cities that experience higher heat and humidity during this period.
A full overview of all the groups and teams: The complete guide to the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup ended on 19 July 2026. Leave your details on the site or call 073-2726000 — the TikTik team will support you all the way to the stadium.
