Five-star Belgium through as New Zealand sent packing from World Cup
Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G and march into the World Cupâs round of 32, â while the Kiwisâ tournament dreams â crumbled. Belgium fin
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