World Cup 2026 Group G Guide
Group G features Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran and New Zealand. This page covers the teams, fixtures, likely qualifiers, favourite to top the group and the venues where Group G matches will be played.
Group G teams
Group G fixtures
- Belgium vs Egypt — June 15, 2026 — Lumen Field, Seattle
- Iran vs New Zealand — June 15, 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Belgium vs Iran — June 21, 2026 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- New Zealand vs Egypt — June 21, 2026 — BC Place, Vancouver
- Egypt vs Iran — June 26, 2026 — Lumen Field, Seattle
- New Zealand vs Belgium — June 26, 2026 — BC Place, Vancouver
Current Group Standings
Pre-tournament table shown before the first Group Stage matches are played.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | IR Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G betting analysis
Belgium enter Group G as the strongest team on ranking and tournament profile, while IR Iran look best placed to challenge for the second automatic qualification place. Egypt are the side to watch for a price move if they start the group with a positive result.
For betting purposes, the most attractive markets are usually group winner, top-two qualification and the individual match odds after the first round of fixtures.
Best Odds for Group G
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Who is in Group G for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Group G includes Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran and New Zealand. Each team plays three matches in a round-robin format.
Who will qualify from Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
On paper, Belgium and IR Iran look like the likeliest teams to progress from Group G, although third-place qualification still matters in the 48-team format.
Who are the favourites to win Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Belgium begin as the favourites to win Group G. IR Iran look like the main challengers, while Egypt could become the value side if the opening fixture goes their way.
Where will the matches for Group G of the World Cup be played?
Group G matches will be played across these host venues: Lumen Field, Seattle, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, BC Place, Vancouver.
How does qualification from Group G work?
The top two teams in Group G qualify automatically for the Round of 32, while a third-placed side can still advance if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.