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World Cup 2026 — Group G
Group G is headed by Belgium, with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand chasing. Belgium's transitioning golden generation is still favourite, but Salah's Egypt carry a match-winning threat in any game.
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Group G standings
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
Group G fixtures (6 matches)
Round-robin format — every team plays the other 3. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; third-placed teams may still qualify if their stats rank in the top 8 of all 12 groups.
| Date (UTC) | Stage | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group G | BelgiumvsEgypt | 1 — 1 | Lumen Field, Seattle | |
| Group G | IranvsNew Zealand | 2 — 2 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | |
| Group G | BelgiumvsIran | 0 — 0 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | |
| Group G | New ZealandvsEgypt | 1 — 3 | BC Place, Vancouver | |
| Group G | EgyptvsIran | 1 — 1 | Lumen Field, Seattle | |
| Group G | New ZealandvsBelgium | 1 — 5 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Teams in Group G
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Best bets for Group G
Egypt to qualify (top 2) Value
As long as Salah plays, Egypt carry a match-winning threat
Iran clean sheet in 1+ match Side market
Organised, defensively disciplined side
Group G FAQ
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group G?
Group G contains: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. Each team plays the other three once (six matches total); the top two advance to the Round of 32, and a strong third-placed side can also qualify.
Who is the favourite to win Group G?
Belgium is the favourite to top Group G. Group G is headed by Belgium, with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand chasing. Belgium's transitioning golden generation is still favourite, but Salah's Egypt carry a match-winning threat in any game.
How many teams qualify from Group G?
The top two of Group G qualify automatically for the Round of 32. The third-placed team can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
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