Lukaku becomes Belgium's sole World Cup scoring record holder

Romelu Lukaku, 33, scored his sixth World Cup goal for Belgium against New Zealand, becoming the sole record holder for most World Cup goals by a Belgian. The strike came in the 2026 tournament, pushing him past Marc Wilmots' previous tally of five. Lukaku had previously shared the World Cup scoring record with Marc Wilmots, each with five goals. Both players reached that figure before Lukaku's latest strike. Lukaku's World Cup journey began with his first goal at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Four years later, he netted four times at the 2018 tournament in Russia, finishing third in the overall scorers list.

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At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lukaku failed to score. The 2026 edition allowed him to extend his tally, confirming his status as Belgium's most prolific scorer at the competition. Beyond World Cups, Lukaku remains Belgium's all‑time leading scorer with 91 goals in 129 appearances. His record underscores his long‑term impact on the national side.

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The achievement further cements Lukaku's place in Belgian football history. The match took place on Saturday.