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New Zealand 1-5 Belgium: Leandro Trossard emulates Eden Hazard in World Cup crushing
Belgium make it third time lucky at the 2026 World Cup, as Leandro Trossard emulates Eden Hazard in a 3-0 win over New Zealand in Group G.06:03
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Team News: New Zealand vs. Belgium injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Friday’s 2026 World Cup Group C clash between New Zealand and Belgium.Jun 26, 04:00
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New Zealand vs. Belgium: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between New Zealand and Belgium.Jun 25, 09:38
Belgium lineup vs. New Zealand: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash as Jeremy Doku returns to Rudi Garcia's squad
Sports Mole looks at how Belgium could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with New Zealand.Jun 24, 11:22
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New Zealand lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup clash as All Whites target history
Sports Mole looks at how New Zealand could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Belgium.Jun 24, 11:14
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Preview:New Zealand vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between New Zealand and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 24, 11:03
Jeremy Doku’s Belgium World Cup return date confirmed as presenter apologises for "completely useless" comment
Belgium are boosted by a fresh update regarding the availability of winger Jeremy Doku ahead of their next 2026 World Cup fixture.Jun 23, 07:47
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New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: Mo Salah inspires comeback to seal historic victory
Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, recording their first ever World Cup win to all but secure a spot in the last 32.Jun 22, 05:11
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Team News: New Zealand vs. Egypt injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's World Cup 2026 Group G clash between New Zealand and Egypt.Jun 21, 02:00
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New Zealand vs. Egypt: Why Mo Salah can earn blockbuster transfer by making World Cup 2026 history in Group G
Ahead of Egypt's World Cup Group G clash with New Zealand on Monday, Sports Mole takes a look at why Mohamed Salah could earn a blockbuster move by making history.Jun 21, 01:43
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Sunday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup matches, including Spain vs. Saudi Arabia.Jun 21, 00:00
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New Zealand vs. Egypt: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between New Zealand and Egypt.Jun 20, 22:06
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Mohamed Salah 2.0: How Hossam Hassan’s tactical reboot could end Egypt’s World Cup pain
Sports Mole considers whether shifting Mohamed Salah from goal machine to chief facilitator at the World Cup will elevate Egypt or expose their limitations.Jun 20, 21:08
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New Zealand vs. Egypt: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between New Zealand and Egypt.Jun 20, 11:32
Egypt lineup vs. New Zealand: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Mohamed Salah chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Egypt could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 Group G clash with New Zealand.Jun 19, 20:28
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New Zealand lineup vs. Egypt: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash including Elijah Just decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how New Zealand could line up for Sunday's World Cup 2026 Group G clash with Egypt.Jun 19, 20:27
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Preview:New Zealand vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between New Zealand and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 19, 17:26
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Iran 2-2 New Zealand: Underdogs overcome turbulent backdrops to deliver World Cup thriller
Iran and New Zealand produced the World Cup's most unexpected thriller, drawing 2-2 in a Group G opener that has blown the section wide open for Belgium and Egypt.Jun 16, 05:18
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Team News: Iran vs. New Zealand injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the World Cup 2026 Group G clash between Iran and New Zealand.Jun 15, 02:00
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Monday's World Cup predictions and previews including Spain vs. Cape Verde, Belgium vs. Egypt
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Monday's World Cup 2026 fixtures, including Spain vs. Cape Verde and Belgium vs. Egypt.Jun 15, 00:00
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