World Cup group 7 match updates: Egypt secures first win and Belgium draws with Iran

In the second round of World Cup group 7 matches, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1 to record their first-ever victory in the tournament finals. New Zealand initially took the lead in the 15th minute through a Sherman header, but Egypt responded with goals from Zizo in the 59th minute and Mohamed Salah to complete the turnaround. Meanwhile, Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, leaving both teams with two points from two matches. Belgium faced significant challenges after Natan Ngoy was sent off with a straight red card in the 67th minute for a professional foul on Mehdi Taremi. Both goalkeepers, Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand, were instrumental in maintaining clean sheets with key saves. Belgian former players Toby Alderweireld and Marc Degryse criticized the team’s lack of quality and decision-making following the result. Egypt now leads the group with four points, while the final group stage fixtures will see Egypt face Iran and Belgium play against New Zealand.