⏪ Belgium finish top of Group G; Cabo Verde advance; Uruguay crash out | OneFootball

And with that, 28 of the 32 knockout stage places have been secured.

Join us tomorrow to find out which teams will claim the final four spots!

FULL-TIME:

BELGIUM 5-1 NEW ZEALAND

The Red Devils added a fifth in stoppage time and will finish top of Group G on goal difference. New Zealand, meanwhile, are headed home.

EGYPT 1-1 IRAN

Iran thought they had scored a stoppage-time winner to secure their place in the knockouts, but the goal was disallowed.

As a result, Iran will have to wait until tomorrow to see if they will reach the Round of 32.

While, due to results elsewhere, Egypt qualified for the knockouts just prior to kick-off. They ultimately advance as group runners-up.

OFF THE CROSSBAR

Iran are denied by the crossbar with just minutes of stoppage-time remaining!

NO GOAL FOR IRAN

But following a VAR review, the goal will not stand.

Simply incredible!

Unbelievable scenes in Seattle as Shojae Khalilzadeh scores in stoppage-time to give Iran their first lead of the match and turn the group on its head...

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

Once again, Romelu Lukaku comes on as a substitute and scores with his first touch of the match.

GOAL FOR NEW ZEALAND

Elijah Just scores a consolation goal for New Zealand, his third of the World Cup.

The Kiwis may be heading home, but Just will leave the tournament with his head held high.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

What a strike!

After playing a role in both previous goals, Kevin De Bruyne makes it 3-0, and in some style. The legendary midfielder fired a strong brilliantly-placed shot into the bottom-right corner.

It's been a cagey start to the second-half in Seattle with Egypt and Iran still level at 1-1.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

De Bruyne plays an incisive pass through to Trossard and the Arsenal man sees his initial shot blocked before volleying home the rebound to complete his brace.

With a 2-0 lead against New Zealand, Belgium now have one foot in the knockouts.

HALF-TIME:

BELGIUM 1-0 NEW ZEALAND

EGYPT 1-1 IRAN

Both matches have largely settled down as we head into the final minutes of the first-half.

GOAL FOR BELGIUM

Leandro Trossard pounces on New Zealand's poor defensive marking, and scores off of Kevin De Bruyne's corner.

1-0 to the Red Devils!

After an action-packed start to both matches, we've reached the first-half hydration break.

NO PENALTY FOR BELGIUM

Following a VAR review, New Zealand's Finn Surman is deemed to have his arm in a natural position, therefore no penalty is awarded for handball.

GOAL FOR IRAN

Just minutes after Taremi's missed penalty, Shobeir makes another big, diving save.

But this time, Ramin Rezaeian pops up at the back-post and fires in the rebound!

PENALTY MISSED

Taremi steps up and fires low to his right, but sees his penalty saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir!

PENALTY FOR IRAN

Mohamed Abdelmonem takes down Mehdi Taremi in the box.

GOAL FOR EGYPT

On his World Cup debut, Mahmoud Saber catches the Iranian goalkeeper off his line and fires a half-volley through the keeper's legs and into the back of the net.

Egypt lead inside five minutes!

KICK-OFF

The final two matches of Group G are underway!

Some other news from tonight's results:

England and Portugal have officially booked their placed in the knockouts with one Group Stage match to spare.

Meanwhile, Germany will face Paraguay in the Round of 32.

Up next: it's all to play for in Group G as Belgium take on New Zealand, while Egypt face Iran.

Here's how each team will line up.

Just look at what it means to the World Cup debutants!

July 3rd, mark your calendars: Messi vs Vozinha

Cabo Verde will face Argentina in the Round of 32.

FULL-TIME:

SPAIN 1-0 URUGUAY

Uruguay crash out of the group stage for the second-successive World Cup after a narrow loss against group-winners Spain.

CABO VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

Meanwhile, Cabo Verde's remarkable, fairytale story goes on as they advance to the Round of 32 as Group H runners-up.

RED CARD FOR URUGUAY

With Uruguay minutes away from a group stage exit, Agustín Canobbio goes flying into a challenge and receives a straight red card.

Uruguay have been desperately chasing an equaliser, but after their penalty appeal was denied, they may never find it.

Ferran Torres had a brilliant opportunity to double Spain's lead but his shot came careening off the crossbar.

Huge save from Al-Owais to deny another dangerous Cabo Verde counter-attack. We're still goalless after 75 minutes.

Amid very little second-half action, both matches have stopped for their respective hydration breaks.

Dani Olmo goes down in the box, but in spite of the Spanish players' protests, the referee does not point to the spot.

Big call from Marcelo Bielsa as he takes off veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera at half-time.

The substitution appears to be a direct response to Muslera's first-half error which led to Spain's goal.

To make matters worse for Uruguay, Manuel Ugarte was forced off through injury, mere minutes after Spain's opener.

As things stand, minnows Cabo Verde would advance in second-place and Uruguay would be heading home.

HALF-TIME:

SPAIN 1-0 URUGUAY

CABO VERDE 0-0 SAUDI ARABIA

GOAL FOR SPAIN

A howler from Fernando Muslera as Álex Baena fires on the turn, with his shot deflecting right through the hands of Muslera and into the back of the net.

Could that error cost the Uruguayans a spot in the Round of 32?

Saudi Arabia's Hassan Al-Tambakti needed to be stretchered off. He has been replaced by Ali Lajami.

Unai Simón has his second nervy moment of the match as he vacates his goal in an attempt to claim the ball. Uruguay just couldn't take advantage.

And we've reached the first-half hydration break with no goals in either match.

Willy Semedo forces Saudi keeper Mohammed Al-Owais into an important save at the near-post.

Cabo Verde are looking dangerous in transition...

With both teams potentially needing a win, it's been a very open start to Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia.

Uruguay are having a difficult time playing through this Spanish side in the early stages.

However, when they do, there appears to be space in-behind.

In case, you need a reminder, here are the permutations surrounding both matches.

Spain are on the front foot early as the force an Uruguay corner inside the first two minutes.

KICK-OFF

Spain have kicked off against Uruguay, and Cabo Verde are underway against Saudi Arabia.

It has been a fairytale tournament for Cabo Verde, and it will continue into the Round of 32 if they win (or potentially draw) tonight against Saudi Arabia...

Naturally, there is a party atmosphere ahead of kick-off in Houston.

And here are the lineups for Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde.

Coming up next, Spain face Uruguay and Cabo Verde play Saudi Arabia in the final matches of Group H.

Here is how Spain and Uruguay will start tonight's heavyweight clash.

We're in for a thrilling finish to the Golden Boot race in the coming weeks. One for the ages!

FULL-TIME IN BOTH GROUP I MATCHES

France finish top after dispatching a heavily rotated Norway, while Senegal's thumping win over Iraq throws them right in the picture for qualification as a third place team.

GOAL FRANCE!

France have been quiet in this second-half but they have extended their lead with nearly the last kick of the match, as Désiré Doué was left all alone to head home France's fourth from point-blank range.

It's been a truly sensational second-half from Senegal and they may have fired themselves into the knockout rounds with such a high-scoring win.

GOAL SENEGAL, THEY HAVE THEIR FIFTH!

Everton starlet Iliman Ndiaye has hit a peach of a shot in past the keeper to extend the lead even further.

Senegal have four goals off the bench in this second-half!

Senegal are still pushing for a fifth here as Iraq just look to be trying to hold on for dear life until the full-time whistle goes.

ANOTHER GOAL FOR SENEGAL, ANOTHER FOR PAPE GUEYE!

Another absolute stunner from Gueye has put Senegal four goals to the good and now in with a major chance of qualifying for the knockouts!

Senegal knew what they needed coming into the day and they've done it in true style.

World Cup drama at it's finest.

While Dembélé has written the headlines today, Kylian Mbappé is also having a superb game as a creator!

ANOTHER SENEGAL GOAL!

Senegal are well and truly alive after Pape Gueye makes an immediate impact off the bench by curling a stunning strike into the top-corner!

That goal sees Senegal jump up into the picture for qualification as one of the best third place teams! Wild scenes in Toronto.

GOAL SENEGAL!

It's potentially a massive goal for Senegal as they hunt third place qualification! A ball pulled back across the face of goal was stabbed home by Ismaïla Sarr to double the lead for the Lions of Teranga.

Sadio Mané has had a number of chances to extend Senegal's lead, but the former Liverpool star has just not found his shooting boots so far today.

PENALTY SAVED!

It was a, frankly, atrocious penalty from Crystal Palace's Jørgen Strand Larsen, and it is easily palmed away by Mike Maignan.

The France lead remains two!

PENALTY FOR NORWAY!

Oscar Bobb gets taken down by Theo Hernández in the box and the referee immediately points to the spot! Norway have a chance to cut the lead.

And we are back underway for the second-half in both matches as Group I continues to wind down.

🚨 Ousmane Dembélé's dazzling first-half hat-trick has planted him firmly in the World Cup record books.

HALF-TIME

Norway 1-3 France

Senegal 1-0 Iraq

We're into first-half stoppage-time in both matches as France continue to create bags of chances, while Senegal push to extend their lead in the hopes of sneaking into the third-place qualification.

Dembélé stole the show in that last 20 minutes, but over in Toronto, Senegal remain one goal to the good over Iraq.

GOAL FRANCE! DEMBÉLÉ SECURES HIS HAT-TRICK!

Well then, time to rewrite the records once again! It's a trademark goal as Dembélé curls another goal into the bottom corner.

What a sensational first-half showing from the PSG man.

What a start to this game by Ousmane Dembélé, and he makes some stunning history for France in the process!

Turns out the Ballon d'Or winner is quite the footballer...

GOAL NORWAY!

It's an immediate response from Norway to reignite the match in Boston. France appeared to fall asleep from the kick-off and eventually allowed Thelo Aasgaard to fire home from the edge of the box.

GOAL FRANCE, DEMBÉLÉ AGAIN!

The France attackers are having a field day in the opening 20 minutes against Norway, and Ousmane Demebélé has doubled the lead with his second of the night, curling it into the bottom corner with aplomb.

Who said he can't score for France!?

RED CARD FOR IRAQ!

After the check, referee Anthony Taylor has sent Sulaka off for the DOGSO foul! It's a major boost for Senegal who need to win this game by a hefty margin to give themselves a chance of qualification.

Possible red card in Toronto!

Iraq are under the cosh here as the referee is at the monitor to check for a potential DOGSO.

Sadio Mané looked to be in on goal before being taken down by Rebin Sulaka from behind.

GOAL FRANCE!

We're off to a flying start in Group I this evening as France have opened the scoring in Boston against Norway.

While Mbappé may be the main man for this France side, you can't forget about Ousmane Dembélé, and the PSG superstar has thrashed one in from the right-hand side.

GOAL SENEGAL!

Abdoulaye Seck has headed home from a corner to open the scoring and just like that Senegal are in the hunt.

They will need a few more to give themselves a real shot of qualifying from third place, but they are off to a flying start.

Meanwhile in Toronto, Senegal nearly score the opener from a major deflection! You will think this should be an open affair as both teams need to win and score a few goals to five themselves a chance.

Chance for Mbappé immediately! The France superstar hit the underside of the bar from a ridiculous angle inside 30 seconds. Almost a sensational start in Boston.

Here we go! The ball is rolling in both matches as we head towards the end of Group I at this tournament.

The teams are out for the anthems in Boston and Toronto, and we are just about underway in the final Group I matches!

Here are the scenarios at play this afternoon.

Norway making history, let's see how it pans out...

Meanwhile, team news is in from Toronto, where Senegal will take on Iraq. Here is how the two sides will set up.

Remarkably with top spot on the line, Norway have made 10 changes with Erling Haaland and others starting on the bench!

Here is how the French line up with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Maxence Lacroix and Théo Hernandez all coming in!

We will have team news for our two games from Group 1 shortly!

Senegal - possibly Africa's best side - simply must win against Iraq to stay in the competition but the Middle Eastern country can also go through with a big win.

It promises to be a thrilling night as the round of 32 becomes more and more clear.

However, our coverage starts with Group I and, in particular, the mouthwatering clash between France and Norway, who are battling for top spot.

A draw for France will do given their superior goal difference but they will not have manager Didier Deschamps on the touchline, with the two-time World Cup winner back home following the sad passing of his mother.

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland will also face off once again. Both players have gotten off to brilliant starts, scoring four apiece, but who will come out on top in Boston?

It's a similar situation in Group H with European champions Spain looking to seal top spot with a result over Uruguay. Marcelo Bielsa's side must not lose to have a chance of a place in the knockout rounds.

The best story of the summer so far has been Cape Verde, who will definitely qualify with a win over Saudi Arabia and could yet with a third draw.

The Saudis will also go through with a win in one of the tightest groups in the competition.

In Group G, Egypt are all but guaranteed their place in the last 32 having picked up four points from their opening two games but the other three countries all need results.

Will one or two of Belgium, Iran and New Zealand still be in the competition tomorrow?

All 12 teams playing in the coming hours still have something to play for, albeit Iraq need a minor miracle to snatch one of the best eight third-placed spots.

Scottish fans, among others, will be watching nervously as the race goes to the wire.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of today's World Cup action with Group G, H and I all set for their final games.