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At least 21 countries have confirmed their participation in the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32 knockout stage.

Egypt and Belgium are the latest countries to reserve their slots.

Egypt played 1-1 with Iran to qualify for the round of 32, finishing second in Group G behind leader Belgium.

Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to advance to the knockout stage.

Both teams now join the likes of Australia, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Colombia in the last-32 stage.

Other teams that have already booked their place in the last-32 are Mexico, South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, USA, Brazil, Morocco, Germany, France, Norway and Argentina.

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