Belgium tops Group 7 after 5-1 win over New Zealand
Belgium finished first in Group 7 at the 2026 World Cup after a 5-1 win over New Zealand on Saturday morning, climbing from third place to the top of the group. Leandro Trossard scored twice in Belgium's first victory of the tournament.
Egypt took second place after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran. Iran will now hope to advance to the knockout stage from third place.
The group was completed in dramatic fashion, with the final standings decided by those two matches. The article was published by Sport 5 on June 27, 2026 at 08:20.
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