Belgium's Kevin De Bryune

2026 FIFA World Cup (Group G):

  • New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
  • Egypt 1-2 Iran

Belgium and Egypt qualified to the round of 32 at the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup.

These are direct two countries to make it from Group G after the closing games on Saturday morning.

Belgium smiled past New Zealand 5-1 at the BC Place stadium in Vancouver.

Leandro Trossard scored a brace with Kevin De Bruyne, substitute Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers netting late in the group as Belgium topped Group G with five points.

Elijah Just got the consolation for New Zealand, bowing out with a single point.

Egypt and the Islamic Republic of Iran played to a 1-all draw at the Seattle stadium in Seattle city.

Both goals arrived inside the opening quarter hour of the game.

Mahmoud Saber scored the opener for Egypt as early as the 5th minute.

The joy was shortlived when Ramin Rezaeian found the equalizer on 14 minutes.

Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir had moments before Iran’s equalizer saved a penalty.

Iran’s Saeid Ezatolahi looked on in disbelief when his header deed in added time hit the crossbar.

Egypt will face Australia at the round of 32 in Arlington.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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