VANCOUVER, June 27 (Reuters) - The ⁠manner in which the World Cup has been ⁠embraced by the city of Vancouver has not ‌gone unnoticed, with Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne praising BC Place after his side's 5-1 rout of New Zealand on Friday secured top ​spot in Group G and a ⁠place in the round of ⁠32.

• De Bruyne described BC Place as a "real football stadium" ⁠following ‌Belgium's resounding win over New Zealand.