Belgium defeat New Zealand to clinch Group G top spot in World Cup
Belgium opened the final Group G fixture with a dominant 5-1 win over New Zealand at the World Cup. Romelu Lukaku, who had already put Belgium ahead, doubled the lead in the 78th minute after a Kevin De Bruyne assist, and De Bruyne himself struck in the 84th minute to seal the victory.
The result crowns Belgium as group winners and propels them into the round of 16 in Seattle, where they will face a third‑placed side for a chance at the quarter‑finals.
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