liveUpdated 7m agoFollow live updates as New Zealand and Belgium look to book their spot in the knockout phase.The Athletic Live TeamJune 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM EDTBelgium’s Kevin De Bruyne will want to make sure Belgium’s World Cup does not end tonight. Getty ImagesNew Zealand vs Belgium — LatestNew Zealand take on Belgium in Vancouver as Group G reaches its conclusion at the 2026 World Cup.The group is wide open after the first two rounds of matches, with New Zealand holding an outside chance of reaching the knockout phase despite sitting at the bottom of the table.Meanwhile, Belgium have had their struggles at the tournament so far and need points to avoid an embarrassing exit.Egypt and Iran kick off simultaneously in Seattle, in a match that will also carry ramifications for these two sides.Kick-off: 11pm ET, 8pm PTWatch: Fox, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation or email live@theathletic.comThe state of play in Group G The AthleticAs with every group at the World Cup, the final two group-stage matches are played simultaneously — so Egypt and Iran will face off in Seattle at the same time that New Zealand tackle Belgium 150 miles north in Vancouver.The top two teams in each group are guaranteed to qualify, and Egypt are in a good spot with four points and a +2 goal difference ahead of the final games.That means a victory for Belgium would guarantee them a top-two finish, while an unlikely win for New Zealand would at worst put them level on points with the second-placed team and at best give them a top-two spot outright.Tell us what you think We’re here to give you all the insights, context and analysis you could ever wish for from every World Cup match — and we want you to share your thoughts too.Which player has caught your eye most so far at this tournament? Which team are you backing to lift the trophy, and has your prediction changed as the tournament has developed? And who is going to shine in Vancouver today?It’s super easy to share your views. You can head to the Discuss tab at the top of this feed, or you can send us an email — the address is: live@theathletic.com We can’t wait to hear what you’ve got for us all. Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThis is the best time of year on the sports calendar. There is no better time to have a subscription to The Athletic than now. The World Cup is cracking on with the knockout stage on the horizon. The NBA and NHL offseasons are in full swing. Don’t forget about Wimbledon, the Open Championship and Formula 1 races upcoming too. Subscribe here to The Athletic for the highest quality of sports journalism.How to watch today’s game Getty ImagesThis game is available on Fox in the US and BBC1 in the UK.Viewers in New Zealand can find it on TVNZ, and in Belgium it will be shown on VRT.What time is kick-off? Getty ImagesKick-off at BC Place is at 11pm ET, which is 8pm PT and 4am BST in the UK.For viewers in Belgium, the game will start at 5am, and in New Zealand it begins at 3pm on Saturday.Welcome back to our World Cup coverage! Getty ImagesHello, and welcome back to our coverage of the 2026 World Cup as the group phase moves toward its conclusion.Group G will be decided today, with Belgium and New Zealand, currently the bottom two teams, locking horns in Vancouver.Belgium were considered among the dark horses before the tournament began, and they still have a chance of clinching a top-two finish and automatic qualification for the knockout phase.Stick with us for team news, analysis and to find out how this one pans out.