Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Jeremy Doku and Belgium put New Zealand to the sword in Vancouver

Belgium and Jeremy Doku finally delivered on their tournament potential, dismantling New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group G on goal difference.

Leandro Trossard set the tone with an opener on 28 minutes before doubling his tally just after the break – and former Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne added a third on 66 minutes to put the result beyond doubt.

Romelu Lukaku – goalless heading into this game – finally got on the scoresheet on 86 minutes, before Alexis Saelemaekers rounded things off in stoppage time.

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Elijah Just provided New Zealand‘s consolation with six minutes remaining but the All Whites were thoroughly outclassed.

Belgium had outshot New Zealand 18-0 at one point during the second half. After a woeful opening two games – a draw with Egypt and a goalless stalemate against Iran – the Red Devils qualified in style.

Here is how Doku fared in Belgium’s final group-stage game ahead of the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup:

Jeremy Doku match statistics vs New Zealand

Minutes played – 56

Goals – 0

Assists – 0

Expected goals (xG) – 0.08

Expected goals on target (xGOT) – 0.04

Expected assists (xA) – 0.48

xG + xA – 0.56

Accurate passes – 19/25 (76%)

Chances created – 2

Shots on target – 1

Shots off target – 1

Shot accuracy – 1/2 (50%)

Defensive contributions – 0

Touches – 38

Touches in opposition box – 9

Successful dribbles – 2/3 (67%)

Accurate crosses – 1/1 (100%)

Dispossessed – 1

Non-penalty xG – 0.08

Defensive contributions – 0

Tackles – 0

Blocks – 0

Clearances – 0

Interceptions – 0

Recoveries – 1

Dribbled past – 0

Ground duels won – 3/5 (60%)

Aerial duels won – 0/0 (0%)

Was fouled – 1

Fouls committed – 0

Data courtesy of FotMob.