Vancouver, June 27, 2026 – The Europe Today: Belgium secured top spot in FIFA World Cup Group G with an emphatic 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday, sealing qualification for the Round of 32 in commanding fashion.
Leandro Trossard starred for the Red Devils with two goals as Belgium produced a dominant attacking display to overwhelm New Zealand and finish the group stage unbeaten.
The victory saw Belgium end the group phase with five points from three matches, edging Egypt to first place on goal difference. Egypt also progressed to the knockout stage after playing out a 1-1 draw against Iran in the group’s other fixture.
Iran concluded the campaign in third place with three points, while New Zealand finished bottom of the standings with a single point, bringing their World Cup journey to an end.
Belgium will now shift its focus to the Round of 32, where the group winners will aim to maintain their impressive form as the tournament enters the knockout phase.
