Romelu Lukaku becomes Belgium’s top FIFA World Cup scorer with record-breaking goal Football News:
Romelu Lukaku became Belgium’s highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring in his side’s 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their Group G match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.The 33-year-old scored in the 86th minute to take his World Cup tally to six goals, surpassing Marc Wilmots, who scored five goals for Belgium in the tournament, according to OptaJose as reported by ANI.Lukaku reached the milestone in Belgium’s comfortable win, which helped them finish top of Group G.Belgium controlled the game from the start, with New Zealand failing to register a single shot in the first half.Leandro Trossard almost won an early penalty after his effort hit the arm of Finn Surman, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review.Trossard gave Belgium the lead in the 28th minute by scoring from close range after the ball broke inside 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 then made it 3-0 with a strike from outside the penalty area after Trossard’s run opened up attacking space.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 last touch of the game.With a scoring outburst, Belgium finished on top of Group G and will face the third place finisher on Wednesday in Seattle. The game was played simultaneously to another group finale in Seattle between Egypt and Iran, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
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