Belgium thrash New Zealand 5–1, All Whites bottom of Group G

Belgium 5–1, All Whites bottom of Group G

That one hurt. Belgium 5–1 New Zealand on Friday night, and Leandro Trossard ran the show with a brace (4). The All Whites are now bottom of Group G with zero points from two matches. Egypt loss first, now this, the knockout stage is slipping away fast.

Trossard's double: a World Cup showcase with an edge

Leandro Trossard scored twice against your team, and the irony is not lost. Arsenal are reportedly considering selling him this summer, with Turkish and Saudi clubs circling (4). Two World Cup goals in one night is not a bad advert. Mikel Arteta has a decision to make, and Trossard just made it harder.