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And with that, 28 of the 32 knockout stage berths have now been confirmed.

Join us again tomorrow to see which nations clinch the remaining four spots!

FULL-TIME:

BELGIUM 5-1 NEW ZEALAND

Belgium added a fifth goal in stoppage time to ensure they finish atop Group G on goal difference. New Zealand, meanwhile, bow out of the competition.

EGYPT 1-1 IRAN

Iran thought they had sealed a last-minute winner to book their place in the knockouts, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR check.

That means Iran must now wait until tomorrow to discover whether they will qualify for the Round of 32.

Egypt, already confirmed to advance prior to kick-off due to results elsewhere, ultimately progress as group runners-up.

OFF THE CROSSBAR

Iran were inches away from a dramatic winner as their stoppage-time effort rattled the crossbar!

NO GOAL FOR IRAN

After a VAR review, the late Iranian goal has been ruled out.

Amazing drama in Seattle as Shojae Khalilzadeh thought he had turned the match around in stoppage-time, only for heartbreak to follow.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

Romelu Lukaku once again came off the bench to score with his very first touch.

GOAL FOR NEW ZEALAND

Elijah Just netted a consolation goal — his third of the tournament — ensuring he departs the World Cup with pride intact.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

Kevin De Bruyne finally got on the scoresheet with a superbly struck effort into the bottom-right corner after orchestrating the previous two goals. A brilliant finish from the legendary midfielder.

The second half in Seattle began cautiously, with Egypt and Iran still level at 1-1.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

De Bruyne split the defence with a precise through ball to Leandro Trossard. The Arsenal forward saw his first attempt blocked but volleyed home the rebound to complete his brace.

With a 2-0 advantage, Belgium all but secured their progression to the next round.

HALF-TIME:

BELGIUM 1-0 NEW ZEALAND

EGYPT 1-1 IRAN

Both fixtures calmed down as the first half drew to a close.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

Leandro Trossard capitalised on poor marking from New Zealand to head home from Kevin De Bruyne’s corner. 1-0 to the Red Devils!

The first-half hydration break arrived after a frenetic opening period.

NO PENALTY FOR BELGIUM

After VAR intervention, Finn Surman of New Zealand was judged to have handled the ball naturally — no penalty given.

GOAL FOR IRAN

Moments after Mehdi Taremi missed from the spot, Ramin Rezaeian pounced on a rebound at the back post to level the score.

PENALTY MISSED

Taremi’s low strike to the right was saved by Egypt’s Mostafa Shobeir!

PENALTY FOR IRAN

Mohamed Abdelmonem brought down Mehdi Taremi in the area, earning Iran a penalty.

GOAL FOR EGYPT

Making his World Cup debut, Mahmoud Saber caught the Iranian goalkeeper off his line and fired a half-volley through his legs to give Egypt an early lead inside five minutes.

KICK-OFF

The final two clashes of Group G are underway!

Elsewhere, England and Portugal have officially qualified for the knockouts with one match to spare, while Germany will take on Paraguay in the Round of 32.

Next up: Belgium take on New Zealand and Egypt face Iran in decisive Group G fixtures.

Here are the starting lineups for each team.

FULL-TIME:

SPAIN 1-0 URUGUAY

Uruguay’s World Cup journey ends at the group stage for the second consecutive tournament after a narrow defeat to group winners Spain.

CABO VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

Cabo Verde’s fairytale continues as they progress to the Round of 32 as Group H runners-up.

RED CARD FOR URUGUAY

In a moment of frustration, Agustín Canobbio was shown a straight red late on. Uruguay’s last hopes faded after their appeals for a penalty were dismissed.

Spain’s Ferran Torres struck the crossbar when he had the chance to extend the lead. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Owais produced a crucial save to deny Cabo Verde another counter-attack as the match ended goalless.

Both games paused for hydration breaks amid a subdued second half.

Dani Olmo went down in the Spanish penalty area, but no penalty was given despite protests.

Marcelo Bielsa made a bold call at half-time, substituting veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera after a first-half error led to Spain’s opener. Manuel Ugarte also left the pitch injured shortly thereafter.

At that point, Cabo Verde were poised to advance in second place, with Uruguay on the brink of elimination.

HALF-TIME:

SPAIN 1-0 URUGUAY

CABO VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

GOAL FOR SPAIN

Álex Baena’s shot deflected through Muslera’s hands in a costly blunder that gave Spain the lead. That error could prove decisive for Uruguay’s knockout hopes.

Saudi’s Hassan Al-Tambakti was stretchered off and replaced by Ali Lajami. Unai Simón had a couple of nervy moments but Uruguay failed to capitalise.

At the hydration break, both matches remained goalless except for Spain’s slender lead.

Willy Semedo tested Al-Owais at the near post as Cabo Verde continued to look threatening on the break.

Both teams started brightly, knowing victory could secure progression, making for an open contest in Houston.

Uruguay struggled to break Spain’s lines early on, though occasional spaces appeared behind the defence.

Spain started on the front foot, forcing a corner within two minutes of kick-off.

KICK-OFF

Spain versus Uruguay and Cabo Verde versus Saudi Arabia both got underway simultaneously. Cabo Verde’s remarkable run continued as they needed only a draw to advance, and the festive atmosphere in Houston reflected their optimism.

FULL-TIME IN BOTH GROUP I MATCHES

France topped the group after comfortably defeating a rotated Norway side, while Senegal’s emphatic win over Iraq put them in contention to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

GOAL FRANCE!

Désiré Doué headed home France’s fourth goal late on to cap off a dominant performance. Senegal, meanwhile, produced a sensational second-half display to strengthen their qualification hopes.

GOAL SENEGAL, THEY HAVE THEIR FIFTH!

Iliman Ndiaye rifled home a stunning strike to make it five for Senegal, who scored four goals after the break in a breathtaking performance.

ANOTHER GOAL FOR SENEGAL, ANOTHER FOR PAPE GUEYE!

Pape Gueye struck again from distance, putting Senegal four goals ahead and boosting their chances of advancing.

ANOTHER SENEGAL GOAL!

Gueye’s earlier introduction paid off as he curled a beauty into the top corner, keeping Senegal’s hopes alive. Jubilant scenes in Toronto followed.

GOAL SENEGAL!

Ismaïla Sarr doubled Senegal’s lead by finishing from close range after a cross was pulled back across goal. Sadio Mané had several chances but couldn’t find the net.

PENALTY SAVED!

Norway’s Jørgen Strand Larsen saw his poor penalty easily saved by Mike Maignan to preserve France’s two-goal cushion.

PENALTY FOR NORWAY!

Oscar Bobb was fouled by Theo Hernández, giving Norway a chance to reduce the deficit. However, Maignan stood firm.

Ousmane Dembélé’s dazzling first-half hat-trick cemented his place in World Cup history.

HALF-TIME

Norway 1-3 France

Senegal 1-0 Iraq

Dembélé’s brilliance stole the spotlight as Senegal maintained a slim lead in Toronto.

GOAL FRANCE! DEMBÉLÉ SECURES HIS HAT-TRICK!

Dembélé completed his hat-trick with a trademark curling finish into the bottom corner — an extraordinary first-half performance from the PSG star.

GOAL NORWAY!

Thelo Aasgaard pulled one back for Norway, firing in from the edge of the box after France briefly switched off.

GOAL FRANCE, DEMBÉLÉ AGAIN!

Dembélé doubled his tally with another composed finish to make it 3-1 inside 20 minutes, leaving Norway reeling.

RED CARD FOR IRAQ!

Rebin Sulaka was dismissed for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity after bringing down Sadio Mané. The decision was confirmed after a VAR review.

GOAL FRANCE!

Dembélé opened the scoring with a thunderous strike from the right flank early in the match, giving France a flying start in Boston.

GOAL SENEGAL!

Abdoulaye Seck headed home from a corner to give Senegal the lead as they pursued a crucial win to stay alive in the tournament.

France’s Kylian Mbappé hit the underside of the bar inside 30 seconds, nearly producing a spectacular opener. Both matches promised high drama as Group I reached its conclusion.

Didier Deschamps missed the match due to bereavement, while Mbappé and Erling Haaland renewed their rivalry — both having scored four goals each before kick-off.

In Group H, Spain aimed to top the group against Uruguay, while Cabo Verde’s inspirational campaign continued with qualification hopes alive. Saudi Arabia also had a path through with a win.

Egypt were nearly assured of progression in Group G, but Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand all needed results to keep their campaigns alive.

All 12 teams in action still had something to fight for as the group stage neared its thrilling conclusion.

Fans worldwide watched in anticipation as places in the Round of 32 were decided.