Belgium tops New Zealand 5-1, advances in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Belgium secured a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their World Cup match, finishing first in their group. Leandro Trossard stood out with two goals, while Kevin De Bruyne also scored. Romelu Lukaku impacted the game shortly after being subbed in. Meanwhile, Iran's dramatic finish against Egypt saw them draw, leaving their qualification hopes uncertain. Egypt has reached the knockout stage for the first time.
- •Belgium wins 5-1 against New Zealand
- •Leandro Trossard scores twice for Belgium
- •Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku also find the net
- •Iran and Egypt draw, affecting third-place qualification
- •Egypt reaches knockout stage for the first time
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — 🎥 World Cup highlights: Belgium's statement win! Late drama for Iran
"Could there really be something to the eternal dark horse known as Belgium after all? We wouldn’t go quite that far, but one thing is clear: the Belgians claimed an emphatic statement win early this...
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