Belgium Tops Group 7 After 5-1 Win, Egypt Advances Second After Draw With Iran
Belgium advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup as Group 7 winner after a 5-1 rout of New Zealand. The result secured first place for Belgium in the group.
Egypt finished second in the group after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Iran. The match appeared to turn at the end when Iran scored in the 93rd minute, but the goal was disallowed.
The two results set the final order in Group 7, with Belgium advancing from first place and Egypt going through in second. Iran and New Zealand were left behind after the group stage.
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