Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver and Egypt draws Iran 1-1 in Seattle, sending Belgium and Egypt into the round of 32 and eliminating New Zealand.Leandro Trossard and Kevin De Bruyne power Belgium’s attack while Mahmoud Saber scores for Egypt and Rezaeian equalizes in a Seattle match that saw an early missed penalty by Iran.Local organizers allowed
LGBTQIA+ pride flags in
Seattle during Pride weekend, prompting formal complaints from the Egypt and Iran football federations and a
FIFA statement stressing inclusiveness.