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After an agonising 3–1 loss to Egypt, the All Whites sit bottom of Group G — but they are not out yet. Their final group game against Belgium is a must-win, and the 48-team format leaves a narrow door open via the best third-placed spots. Here’s exactly where things stand for Kiwi fans, and what still has to go right.

Group G standings before the final round
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 2 | Iran | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2 | 1 | −2 |
Data as of 23 June. New Zealand drew their opener and lost 1–3 to Egypt; Belgium have two draws.
What the All Whites need (maths, not a price)
Why Belgium are the swing game
Belgium — a top-tier side on paper — have stumbled to two draws and sit on 2 points, so this is a genuine decider for both. For the NZ audience it is the match of the tournament: a chance to upset a heavyweight with everything on the line.
- New Zealand are bottom of Group G on 1 point after losing 3–1 to Egypt.
- The final game v Belgium is a must-win to keep any hope alive.
- Third place can still advance (eight best third-placed teams), but the maths are tight.
- Belgium, on 2 points from two draws, also need a result — a true decider.
More on the side in New Zealand and the opponent in Belgium; the full group is in Group G.
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