Belgium tops Group G as Iran faces VAR heartbreak in final matches

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Belgium tops Group G as Iran faces VAR heartbreak in final matches

Summary

In the final matches of Group G at the 2026 World Cup, Belgium secured the top position by defeating New Zealand 5-1, overcoming prior ties to advance. Romelu Lukaku scored late to cement the victory, while Leandro Trossard and Kevin De Bruyne also contributed goals. Iran experienced heartbreak as a late goal meant to secure advancement was disallowed for offside after VAR review. Iran's draw with Egypt left them in third place, leading to uncertainty about their knockout chances. The next matches feature Belgium facing a Group A/E/H/I/J third place team, while Egypt meets Australia in their round.

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•Belgium finishes Group G with 5-1 win over New Zealand
•Romelu Lukaku scored late to seal victory for Belgium
•Iran's disallowed late goal kept them from advancing
•Egypt draws with Iran, finishing second in the group
•Belgium faces third place team in knockout round

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5:20 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Belgium leapfrogs Egypt to win Group G while Iran experiences VAR heartbreak
5:20 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup Group G: Belgium leapfrogs Egypt for group win while Iran experiences VAR heartbreak

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