KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran, Saudi Arabia and Belgium shared points with their respective opponents in the latest round of international football matches, while Egypt were held to a draw in their encounter.
In Group G action, Iran and New Zealand played out a 2-2 draw in a closely contested match, with both sides exchanging goals in an evenly balanced encounter. The result leaves both teams with points shared as they continue their group campaign.
In another Group H fixture, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay also settled for a 1-1 draw after a competitive match in which neither side managed to secure a late winner.
Meanwhile in Group G, Belgium and Egypt finished level at 1-1 in a hard-fought game. Both teams showed defensive resilience but were unable to break the deadlock beyond a goal apiece.
The results leave the group standings finely poised as teams prepare for their upcoming fixtures in the tournament.
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