Romelu Lukaku became the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history when he scored in Belgium’s 5-1 victory over New Zealand in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G match.The 33-year-old scored in the 86th minute to take his World Cup tally to six, surpassing Marc Wilmots, who scored five goals for Belgium at the World Cup, ANI reported.Lukaku achieved the milestone as Belgium eased to victory to help them finish top of Group G.Belgium controlled the game from the start and New Zealand failed to score a single shot in the first half.Leandro Trossard almost won a penalty after his shot hit Finn Surman’s arm, but the decision was overturned following a VAR review.In the 28th minute, Trossard scored from close range in the penalty area to help Belgium take the lead.The Arsenal striker scored again early in the second half, with his first-time shot saved by Max Crocombe.Kevin De Bruyne Subsequently, Trossard’s run opened up the offensive space, and a shot from outside the penalty area rewritten the score to 3-0.New Zealand reduced the deficit through Elijah Juste, but Belgium responded quickly. Lukaku extended the lead with a header and then passed to Alexis Salemekers, who scored Belgium’s fifth goal with the final shot of the game.Belgium tops Group G with a scoring outburst and will face the third-placed team in Seattle on Wednesday. The game coincided with another group final in Seattle, where Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran.
