New Zealand vs Belgium — June 26 Vancouver Match Day Guide
New Zealand vs Belgium kicks off at BC Place on June 26 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time (Group G). This is the final group stage match in Vancouver before the knockout rounds. The stakes could be enormous — Group G qualification may be decided right here.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs Belgium |
| Group | G |
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM PDT |
| Venue | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Doors Open | 5:00 PM |
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Your Match Day Timeline
| Time | What To Do |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Pre-match meal. Restaurants near BC Place. Belgian fans: try Chambar for moules frites. |
| 5:30 PM | Pre-match drinks. Belgian beer bars or sports bars. |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium doors open. Head to BC Place via Main Street-Science World and the Last Mile if you want an early entry. |
| 7:00 PM | Enter the stadium. |
| 8:00 PM | KICKOFF — Still daylight. Sunset at 9:17 PM. |
| ~10:00 PM | Match ends. Dark outside. Head to Granville Street or late-night food. |
For Belgian Fans
Read our complete Belgian fans guide and Belgian beer bars guide. Post-match at Chambar is the move.
For New Zealand Fans
Read our complete New Zealand fans guide. This is NZ's second Vancouver match after Egypt on June 21. Kia Ora Vancouver is hosting an official pre-match party at Portside Pub (Gastown) and a watch party at The Blarney Stone for the Belgium game, with The Flying Kiwis supporters group. Register early on their events page, as some sessions have already sold out.
Late Night After the Match
This is an 8 PM kickoff ending around 10 PM. Most restaurants will be closed. Read our late-night food guide for what is open. Best bets: ramen on Robson, Donair Dude, or the Granville Street strip.
Without Tickets
- Fan Festival at Hastings Park — Free entry
- Granville Street — Friday night energy
- Sports bars — Arrive by 6 PM
Match Day Essentials
- Clear bag policy
- Transit guide
- Weather — Evening match, expect 15-17°C. Bring a jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
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