Matches
Belgium thrash New Zealand to win Group G
Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to qualify for the World Cup round of 32 as winners of Group G on goal difference.
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Matches
De Bruyne scores first World Cup goal as Belgium top Group G
Kevin De Bruyne scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup in Belgium's win over New Zealand, securing top spot in Group G.
Matches
New Zealand face decisive Belgium clash in World Cup
All Whites captain Chris Wood and defender Finn Surman are confident ahead of a must-win match against Belgium. After a 3-1 loss to Egypt, New Zealand need a victory to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
News
Football world backs Doku after childbirth criticism
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku faces criticism for prioritizing his child's birth over World Cup duty, sparking widespread support from players, unions, and experts. The incident highlights the lack of paternity leave in men's football.
Players
Courtois says this may be his last World Cup
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has stated that the current World Cup could be his last, according to journalist Alberto Pereiro.
Matches
Ten-man Belgium held to goalless draw by Iran
Belgium played to a 0-0 draw with Iran despite being reduced to 10 men, leaving them winless in the tournament. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made several crucial saves to keep Iran's World Cup knockout hopes alive.
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Belgium's Ngoy sent off for foul on Taremi
Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card for fouling Iran's Mehdi Taremi, leaving his team with 10 men.
History
Iran's World Cup ties to Belgium: A deeper look
Iran's national football team has historical and cultural connections to Belgium, including Iranian-Belgian players and coaching links. These ties add an intriguing layer to their FIFA World Cup encounters.
News
Doku faces criticism over plan to leave World Cup for child's birth
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has been criticized for saying he wants to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child. A French TV presenter called fathers 'completely useless' at births, sparking backlash and support for Doku.
Matches
Spain seek first win as Uruguay face Cabo Verde in World Cup
Matchday 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features the second round of fixtures in Groups G and H, with all teams still seeking their first victory after opening draws. Spain take on Saudi Arabia, while Uruguay meet Cabo Verde.
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Egypt hold Belgium to 1-1 draw in World Cup opener
Emam Ashour scored his first international goal to give Egypt a historic lead, but Romelu Lukaku's presence led to an own goal as Belgium salvaged a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle.
Players
Lukaku helps Belgium equalise 22 seconds after coming on
Romelu Lukaku made an instant impact for Belgium, playing a key role in their equalising goal against Egypt just 22 seconds after entering the match as a substitute in Seattle.
Matches
Ashour's long-range strike gives Egypt lead over Belgium
Egypt's Emam Ashour scored the opening goal in their Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup with a long-range strike.
Matches
Matchday 5 Preview: Spain, Uruguay, Belgium in Action
Matchday 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Spain vs. Cabo Verde in Atlanta, Uruguay seeking to avoid an upset, and Group G clashes including Iran vs. New Zealand and Belgium vs. Egypt.
Matches
Belgium vs Egypt: World Cup Group G Preview
Belgium and Egypt meet in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15 at Seattle Stadium. Both teams are undefeated in qualifiers, with Egypt making their first World Cup appearance since 2018. The match kicks off at 12:00 local time.