Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G and qualify for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Kevin De Bruyne starred with two assists and a goal, while Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also scored. Egypt advanced after a 1-1 draw with Iran, while New Zealand bowed out with just one point.

Vancouver: Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium cruised to a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday to finish top of Group G and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.

Both Belgium and Egypt finished level on five points but Belgium topped the group on goal difference. With Egypt's draw 1-1 draw with Iran ensuring they also advance, Iran were third with three points, and New Zealand exited the competition with a single point from their three matches.

Belgium dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and nearly went ahead in the 11th minute when Trossard hit the post. Moments later, the Red Devils were awarded a penalty after Finn Surman appeared to handle Trossard's effort, but the decision was overturned following a VAR review, with the referee ruling the defender's arm was in a natural position.

However, Belgium finally broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when a sweeping attacking move ended with Trossard tapping in Kevin De Bruyne's teasing cross.