Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage

Belgium finished ‌above Egypt on goal difference after they both finished with five points from three matches, followed by Iran on three points and New Zealand on one. In the other match in the group, Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran
Leandro Trossard celebrates the first of two in a 5-1 mauling of New Zealand. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty

Leandro Trossard celebrates the first of two in a 5-1 mauling of New Zealand. Picture: Alex Grimm/Getty

Group G: Belgium 5 New Zealand 1

Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 at the World Cup on Friday to seal top spot in Group G and a place ​in the round of 32, while the Kiwis bowed out of the tournament.

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