Garcia defends Belgium stars against ‘has beens’ criticism ahead of Senegal clash
Rudi Garcia has hit back at suggestions his senior players are past their prime after Belgium secured top spot in Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand.
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Milan Lead Serie A Contingent as 64 Stars Reach World Cup Knockouts
The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 features 64 players from Italy’s top two divisions, with AC Milan supplying the largest single-club contingent despite the Azzurri’s absence.
USMNT drawn against Bosnia and Herzegovina in World Cup Round of 32
Mauricio Pochettino’s tournament hosts begin their knockout phase journey against World Cup debutants Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara on 1 July.
Belgium thrash New Zealand to top Group G as Egypt also advance
Belgium and Egypt secured automatic qualification from World Cup Group G with victory and a draw respectively, leaving Iran awaiting results from other groups to determine their fate.
Belgium 5-1 New Zealand: Trossard double seals top spot as Kiwis exit World Cup
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium crushed New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and advance to the World Cup round of 32, while the Kiwis were eliminated without a single victory.
Egypt Hold Advantage in Wide-Open World Cup Group G Ahead of Final Fixtures
Egypt lead Group G after two matches but face a tense final matchday where Iran, Belgium and New Zealand all retain hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup knockout stages.
Doku Plans World Cup Exit for Childbirth After TV Presenter Criticism
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku intends to leave Belgium’s World Cup squad to attend the birth of his first child in July, drawing support from fellow professionals after a French TV presenter called the idea ‘completely useless’.
Belgium 0-0 Iran Analysis: Beiranvand’s Seven Saves, Ngoy’s Red Card and a Group G Crisis
Belgium and Iran played out a goalless draw in Group G defined by Alireza Beiranvand’s seven saves and Nathan Ngoy’s 66th-minute red card. Despite Belgium controlling possession, Iran’s compact defensive structure and goalkeeper heroics secured a crucial point, leaving both teams on two points with zero goal difference. The result sets up a tense final matchday where Belgium face New Zealand and Iran meet Egypt, with the expanded 48-team format keeping knockout stage hopes mathematically alive for both sides.
Belgium cling to World Cup draw with Iran after Ngoy dismissal
Belgium finished with ten men following Ngoy’s 66th-minute red card as Iran were denied by VAR in a tense Group G stalemate that leaves both sides level on two points.
Cape Verde Make History with Heroic Draw Against Spain in World Cup Debut
Tournament debutants Cape Verde secure a historic point against favourites Spain, while Belgium and Saudi Arabia also earn draws in the opening World Cup group stage fixtures.