STORY: Belgium fans said they felt electric as they celebrated outside Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium on Friday (June 26) after their team defeated New Zealand 5-1 to seal top spot in Group G and advance to the World Cup knockout stage.

Supporters wearing Belgium’s red, black and yellow colours poured out of the stadium waving flags, singing football chants and embracing one another after the final whistle, turning the streets around the venue into a sea of celebration.

Fans beat drums, posed for photographs and chanted as they celebrated Belgium’s dominant display, while passing motorists sounded their horns in support.

The comprehensive victory capped an unbeaten group-stage campaign for the Red Devils and left supporters confident their team can mount a serious challenge in the knockout rounds.

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SHOWS: VANCOUVER, CANADA (JUNE 26, 2026) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. VARIOUS OF BELGIUM FANS CELEBRATING OUTSIDE VANCOUVER STADIUM FOLLOWING THE WORLD CUP GROUP G MATCH BETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND BELGIUM.

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) FAN FROM BELGIUM, IAN DE BRUCKERE, SAYING:

“That was electric I just can’t explain it, I mean to draw twice and then absolutely whoop New Zealand that’s crazy, I can’t believe it. It was wonderful. For that to be in the world cup that I am able to go to is absolutely electric, and now I know I'm going to come back in four years. And I mean, It’s just wonderful, it’s amazing.”

3. VARIOUS OF BELGIUM FANS CELEBRATING OUTSIDE VANCOUVER STADIUM FOLLOWING THE WORLD CUP GROUP G MATCH BETWEEN NEW ZEALAND AND BELGIUM

4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) FAN FROM BELGIUM, NIELS DE BRUCKERE, SAYING:

"What a game, top of the group, Belgium 5-1 against New Zealand, let's go!"

5. VARIOUS OF FANS LEAVING STADIUM

6. (SOUNDBITE) (English) FAN FROM BELGIUM, CHARLIE PETIT, SAYING:

"That was amazing, I did not expect to see Belgium finishing first in their group, so go Belgium."

7. FANS WALKING OUT OF STADIUM

8. VARIOUS OF FANS JUMPING AND CHEERING