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Belgium reach World Cup knockout stage as Iran face anxious wait

Belgium have secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds, while Iran must wait to learn their fate following a draw against Egypt.

By 27 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CET Updated 27 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CET

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Belgium have successfully advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Meanwhile, Iran's progression to the round of 32 remains uncertain after their final group match against Egypt concluded in a 1-1 draw.

According to Euronews, Iran must now wait for the outcome of other fixtures to determine whether they will qualify for the next phase of the tournament.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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