Romelu Lukaku becomes Belgium’s top scorer at the FIFA World Cup with a record goal | Football news
Romelu Lukaku became Belgium’s top scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring in his side’s 5-1 win over New Zealand in their Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 33-year-old scored in the 86th minute to take his World Cup tally to six, overtaking Marc Wilmots, who had scored five goals for Belgium in the tournament, according to OptaJose as reported by ANI.Lukaku hit the milestone during Belgium’s comfortable win, which helped them finish top of Group G.Belgium controlled the game from the start, with New Zealand not registering a single shot in the first half.Leandro Trossard almost won an early penalty after his effort hit Finn Surman on the arm, but the decision was overturned following a VAR review.Trossard gave Belgium the lead in the 28th minute when he scored from close range after the ball broke into the box.The Arsenal forward scored again early in the second half with an acrobatic finish after his first effort was saved by Max Crocombe.Kevin De Bruyne he then made it 3-0 with a strike from outside the penalty area after Trossard’s run opened up space in attack.New Zealand reduced the deficit through Elijah Just, but Belgium responded quickly. Lukaku headed home to extend the lead before setting up Alexis Saelemaekers, who scored Belgium’s fifth goal with the final touch of the game.With a scoreless draw, Belgium finished top of Group G and will face a third-place finish on Wednesday in Seattle. The match was played simultaneously with the other group final in Seattle between Egypt and Iran, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
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