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FIFA World Cup Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Crocombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nik Tzanev | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alex Paulsen | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Crocombe | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nik Tzanev | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alex Paulsen | 0 | 0 | 0 |