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.
New Zealand
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.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt Analysis: Salah Moved Inside and Egypt Finally Made History
Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to record their first World Cup victory in history, coming from behind after Hossam Hassan moved Mohamed Salah into central areas at halftime. Goals from Mostafa Ziko, Salah, and Trézéguet secured three points that put Egypt on four points and in strong position to qualify for the Round of 32, while New Zealand face a must-win final match against Belgium.