Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver.
A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place ahead of Egypt on goal difference.
Egypt claimed the runners-up spot after a 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle. The Iranians finished third in the group.
List of teams qualified for the World Cup last 32 after Friday’s group matches:
Mexico
South Africa
Switzerland
Canada
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Brazil
Morocco
United States
Germany
Ivory Coast
Ecuador
Netherlands
Japan
Sweden
France
Norway
Argentina
Colombia
Australia
England
Ghana
Egypt
Paraguay
Spain
Belgium
Senegal
Cape Verde
Portugal
