Romelu Lukaku became Belgium’s top scorer at the World Cup with a record goal

Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) heads the ball into the goal for his team’s fourth goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026. (AP Photo) 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 a Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 33-year-old striker scored in the 86th minute to take his World Cup tally to six goals, surpassing Marc Wilmots, who scored five goals for Belgium at the tournament, according to OptaJose, as reported by ANI.Lukaku hit the milestone during Belgium’s comfortable win that helped them finish top of Group G.Belgium controlled the game from the start, New Zealand did not register a single shot in the first half.Leandro Trossard almost won an early penalty after his effort hit Finn Surman in the arm, but the decision was overturned after a VAR review.Trossard put Belgium ahead in the 28th minute when he scored from close range after the ball broke loose in the box.The Arsenal striker 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 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.Belgium topped Group G thanks to a fine score and will face the third-placed team on Wednesday in Seattle. The match was played concurrently with the other group final in Seattle between Egypt and Iran, which ended in a 1-1 draw.