Lukaku Becomes Belgium's Top World Cup Scorer in 5-1 Win Over New Zealand
Belgium Tops Group G with Comfortable Victory
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Romelu Lukaku scored in the 86th minute to become Belgium's highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 6 goals, leading Belgium to a 5-1 win over New Zealand and topping Group G.
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Belgium's Romelu Lukaku became the nation's highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history, scoring in the 86th minute of their 5-1 win over New Zealand in Group G. This achievement surpasses Marc Wilmots' previous record of five goals.
The match, played in Vancouver, saw Belgium dominate from the start, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice and Kevin De Bruyne adding a third. New Zealand's Elijah Just reduced the deficit, but Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers secured Belgium's top spot in the group.
Belgium will now face a third-place team in Seattle on Wednesday, following the simultaneous 1-1 draw between Egypt and Iran in the other group finale.
