Egypt vs. Iran, New Zealand vs. Belgium Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights

Match Results: There was no shortage of fireworks in Egypt's 1-1 draw with Iran. Within the first 15 minutes of the match, Egypt took the lead, Iran drew a penalty, had that penalty saved, and still managed to equalize just three minutes later through Ramin Rezaeian. After an Iran winner was disallowed in stoppage time, things only got crazier. But that Egypt failed to win and Belgium won by three goals means that Egypt dropped to second in Group G, while Iran finished third.

Belgium, for their part, finally had their first goal scored by one of their own players at the 2026 World Cup thanks to Leandro Trossard's opener against New Zealand just before the half hour mark. The final score? 5-1 in favor of the Red Devils, who ended the evening first in Group G. Pinned deep for so much of the game, New Zealand simply couldn't threaten the other direction and end up bottom of the group. 

Round of 32 Outlook: As the winner of Group G, Belgium will play a third-place team from one of the following groups: A, I, or J. The date and time are confirmed, though the opponent is not:

🇧🇪Belgium  vs. TBD (Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m. ET, Seattle - FS1)

Egypt will play Australia, the runner-up from Group D:

🇪🇬 Egypt vs. Australia 🇦🇺 (Friday, July 3 at 2 p.m. ET, Dallas - FOX)

Iran, who finished third in Group G, don't yet know their future. They still have a chance to qualify for the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-place teams.

Absolute scenes!

What a night for Belgium!

Goal differential is now in Belgium's favor over Egypt!

New Zealand are on the board!

What a finish! Belgium now sit atop Group G!

It's 2-0, Belgium!

What a moment.

It's 1-0, Belgium!

This match has been an absolute banger. 1-1.

That could've been the equalizer after a sloppy giveaway and foul from Egypt!

Belgium are knocking!

That didn't take long!

Here we go!

Can Belgium show signs of life tonight?

Will Egypt finish atop Group G?

Match Results: Thanks to a 1-0 win over Uruguay, Spain locked up the top spot in Group H. It wasn't the best performance from Luis de la Fuente's team, but they exerted enough control and took advantage of a massive error from Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera to get the victory. For Uruguay? They end the group in third on just two points, eliminating them from the World Cup in embarrassing fashion.

Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia played to a 0-0 draw where chances were scare. That was just fine for the Blue Sharks, who knew that a draw — coupled with an Uruguay loss — would guarantee them second in the group. Saudi Arabia, for their part, needed a win to advance but failed to produce enough threat to earn it.

Round of 32 Outlook: As the winner of Group H, Spain will play the runner-up from Group J. The date and time are confirmed, though the opponent is not:

🇪🇸 Spain  vs. TBD (Thursday, July 2 at 3 p.m. ET, Los Angeles - FOX)

Cabo Verde will play Argentina, the winner of Group J:

🇨🇻 Cabo Verde vs. Argentina🇦🇷 (Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. ET, Miami - FOX)

Ferran Torres had a chance to ice the game!

Saudi Arabia's hopes of advancing are still alive.

Will we finish with all 22 players on the field?

Will there be more goals in Uruguay vs. Spain?

That's, uh, some piece of goalkeeping from Fernando Muslera.

A little Allen Iverson action?

You love to see it.

Let's get this party started!

Will Cabo Verde's magical tournament continue?

Can Uruguay eke out a crucial win?

Haaland's stunt double in stadium with fans for France game

Updated bracket throws up another big clash for Round of 32

Match Results: France sealed first place in Group I with a comfortable 4-1 victory over an understrength Norway. Both teams' place in the knockouts was confirmed prior to kickoff, and the Scandinavians took the opportunity to rest key players. Les Bleus, however, came out strong, and Ousmane Dembélé romped to a sensational hat-trick in the first 32 minutes, with each goal better than the last. Thelo Aasgaard managed to squeeze a shot past Mike Maignan immediately after Dembélé's second, but Norway couldn't reduce the deficit further, with Jørgen Strand Larsen missing from the spot shortly after the second half got underway. With seconds to spare, Désiré Doué added a fourth with a header from near the penalty spot.

Meanwhile, Iraq's afternoon against Senegal started badly when Habib Diarra scored a header after just four minutes. It got a lot worse shortly after when Rebin Sulaka received a red card for pulling Sadio Mané's shorts when he was through on goal. The defender was the last man, and after a VAR review, he was given his marching orders. Ismaila Sarr added to Iraq's misery in the 56th minute, poking home from after some fine work from Lamine Camara. Substitute Pape Gueye put the game out of sight with a marvelous long-range strike a few minutes later, followed by a thunderbolt to make it four. Iliman Ndiaye added gloss to the scoreline with a fierce strike with less than 10 minutes to spare. The 5-0 victory for the Lions of Teranga means they are still in with a good chance of reaching the knockouts as one of the eight best third-place finishers. Iraq, though, will head home.

Round of 32 Outlook: France's opponent for the next round is not yet confirmed, but Sweden looks likely to meet them on June 30. Les Bleus should feel confident of beating a side that finished third in Group F and was soundly beaten 5-1 by the Netherlands.

🇫🇷 France vs. TBD (Saturday, June 30 at 5 p.m. ET, New Jersey - FOX, FOX One)

Norway will go up against Côte d'Ivoire in the round of 32. With Erling Haaland well rested, the Europeans will fancy their chances against a team that flattered to deceive in Group E. 

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast vs. Norway 🇳🇴 (Saturday, June 30 at 1 p.m. ET, Dallas - FOX, FOX One)

Senegal smashes five in to strengthen case for knockouts

Senegal man lifts off in final group game

What a hit to ice the game

Sarr makes in 2-0 in final group game

Oh no.....

Ousmane joins in the fun

Same move pays off once again as France leads 3-1

France can't sleep on these guys

France star lighting it up early

Must-win game for Senegal to progress

Now that's why he's the Ballon d'Or winner

What the hell?!!

France faces a heavily-rotated Norway side

All the scenes before France clash

We're not getting Kylian against Erling straight away

Maybe we don't get to see Haaland vs. Mbappé

This one could be a blockbuster

World Cup fans outstanding this summer

It was 'Fight Club' all over again at USMNT match

Some heavyweight ties already