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Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 27, 2026
· 4 min read
With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Belgium will face an ...
Key takeaway Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who follow international soccer, Belgium's advancement to the knockout round is a notable development, especially given the team's training base in Seattle, a city with significant ties to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As the Belgians prepare to face a third-place finisher on Wednesday, local fans may be interested in watching the match, considering the potential for future games against teams like the United States. The fact that Belgium won't have to travel far for their first knockout game could also give them an advantage, and Trophy Club residents may be curious to see how this affects their performance. With the World Cup gaining attention in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Belgium's success could draw more local interest in the tournament, potentially inspiring watch parties and discussions among soccer fans in Trophy Club and beyond.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup.
Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night.
Belgium will face an ...
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