Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start at the World Cup to advance to the knockout round with a victory over New Zealand

Iran face a nervous wait to see if they will progress to the World Cup knockout stages after drawing 1-1 vs Egypt to finish third in Group G.

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Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to finish top of Group G and qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne also starred in the dominant victory.

Belgium cruised into the last 32 of the World Cup with a 5–1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver. The Red Devils dominated from the outset and took the lead when a deflection off New Zealand defender Tim Payne saw the ball fall to Leandro Trossard and he finished from close range.

A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.