FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage

Group G

Four nations, two tickets to the Round of 32 — led by Belgium.

Belgium#9

Iran#21

Egypt#29

New Zealand#85

Opens Mon 15 JuneTop seed Belgium · #9Avg FIFA rank #36

Group G standings

Live · updates as matches finish

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	BelgiumBEL · FIFA #9· Qualifies	3	1	2	0	6	2	+4	5
2	EgyptEGY · FIFA #29· Qualifies	3	1	2	0	5	3	+2	5
3	IranIRN · FIFA #21· Best-3rd race	3	0	3	0	3	3	0	3
4	New ZealandNZL · FIFA #85	3	0	1	2	4	10	-6	1

Top 2 advance3rd — best 8 qualify

Players to watch

The headline names in each squad

Belgium

Egypt

Iran

New Zealand

In the dugout

B. Browaeys

Manager · Belgium

Osama Nabih

Manager · Egypt

A. Ghalenoei

Manager · Iran

F. Schmid

Manager · New Zealand

Group strength

By FIFA world ranking

BelgiumFIFA #9

IranFIFA #21

EgyptFIFA #29

New ZealandFIFA #85

Ranked by FIFA position · avg FIFA rank #36

Group forecast

Projected points · from match win probabilities

Belgium4.1 xPts

Egypt4.1 xPts

Iran4.1 xPts

New Zealand4.1 xPts

Expected points (green = projected top two). A model from FIFA-rank-weighted odds — not a prediction of any single result.

Group G matches

Full schedule →

Matchday 1Mon 15 Jun

Belgium1 – 1Mon 15 JunEgypt
Mon 15 Jun · Lumen Field · Seattle
Iran2 – 2Tue 16 JunNew Zealand
Tue 16 Jun · SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles

Matchday 2Sun 21 Jun

Belgium0 – 0Sun 21 JunIran
Sun 21 Jun · SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles
New Zealand1 – 3Mon 22 JunEgypt
Mon 22 Jun · BC Place · Vancouver

Matchday 3Sat 27 Jun

Egypt1 – 1Sat 27 JunIran
Sat 27 Jun · Lumen Field · Seattle
New Zealand1 – 5Sat 27 JunBelgium
Sat 27 Jun · BC Place · Vancouver

Who's missing

Full injury tracker →

A. OnanaBelgium · Cruciate Ligament RuptureOut
J. DokuBelgium · IllnessOut
Z. DebastBelgium · WoundOut
Ahmed FatouhEgypt · Hamstring Muscle InjuryOut
Hamdi FathyEgypt · Muscle BruiseOut
Hossam AbdelmaguidEgypt · Suspension Through Sports CourtOut
Mohamed AbdelmonemEgypt · Ankle ProblemsOut
Mohamed AbdelmonemEgypt · Muscle BruiseOut
Mohanad LasheenEgypt · Yellow CardOut
N. NgoyBelgium · Red CardSusp.

Head to head

All-time record between the sides

Belgium1 mtgEgypt

0W0W

1 drawLast: 1–1 · 2026

Iran1 mtgNew Zealand

0W0W

1 drawLast: 2–2 · 2026

Belgium1 mtgIran

0W0W

1 drawLast: 0–0 · 2026

New Zealand1 mtgEgypt

0W1W

0 drawsLast: 1–3 · 2026

New Zealand1 mtgBelgium

0W1W

0 drawsLast: 1–5 · 2026

By the numbers

Matches played

Goals

3.0

Goals / match

Clean sheets

Biggest win: New Zealand 1–5 Belgium

Where they play

Lumen FieldSeattle SoFi StadiumLos Angeles BC PlaceVancouver

How to watch Group G

FIFA media partners · by territory

Americas

United States

FOX SportsTelemundo

Mexico

TelevisaTV Azteca

Brazil

Globo

Europe

United Kingdom

BBCITVtalkSPORT

Spain

RTVEMediaproDAZN Spain

Italy

RAIDAZN Italy

Germany

Telekom DeutschlandARDZDF

France

M6beIN Sports France

Asia

India

Zee Entertainment

Japan

Dentsu

South Korea

JTBC

Indonesia

TVRI

FIFA's named official media partners. The number of matches each carries and whether coverage is free or paid is set by local rights agreements — check your broadcaster for details.

Knockout crossover

The 2026 bracket is fixed: Group G's finishing spot decides its Round of 32 opponent. Winners are seeded against a best third-placed team; runners-up meet each other. Only the eight best third-placed sides of twelve advance.

1Win the group

Round of 32 · Match 82

vs a best third-placed team fromA E H I J

Top spot — guaranteed a place in the last 32.

2Runner-up

Round of 32 · Match 88

vs Runner-up of GroupD

Second place — also straight through.

3Third place

Round of 32 · if you qualify

would face the Winner of GroupB I

Only the 8 best third-placed teams (of 12) go through.

Linked withD— Group G's path interlocks with Group D in the Round of 32.

See the full bracket →

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A B C D E F G H I J K L

THE EUROPEAN FORTRESS

Belgium's Redemption\nRun

Belgium's blend of Premier League artisans and Continental steel makes them Group G's commanding favourite, but Iran's FIFA ranking and Egypt's continental pedigree lurk as genuine threats.

FAVOURITE — BELGIUMTHREAT — IRANWATCH — BELGIUM v IRANDARKHORSE — EGYPT

Belgium are the clear frontrunners at FIFA #9, orchestrated by R. Garcia with firepower (Doku at Manchester City, Trossard at Arsenal) and a defensive spine forged across Europe's elite leagues. They should dominate possession and fixture allocation, though their tournament history demands perfection when it matters most.

Iran (#21) are the dangerous alternates, while Egypt (#29) bring African pedigree and a Manchester City asset in Marmoush—neither should be underestimated. New Zealand (#85) face an uphill battle, but any slip from Belgium in a tightly-bunched middle creates chaos. The Belgium v Iran clash will define the group's narrative.

Good to know

Group G — frequently asked

Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group G?

Group G features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.

When are World Cup 2026 Group G matches played?

Group G's 6 matches run from 15 June to 27 June, 2026.

Who is the favourite in World Cup 2026 Group G?

Belgium are the highest-ranked side at FIFA #9.

How many teams qualify from Group G?

The top two teams in Group G advance to the Round of 32 automatically. The third-placed side can also go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

How can I watch World Cup 2026 Group G?

Group G is carried by FIFA's official media partners by territory — e.g. FOX Sports & Telemundo (United States), Televisa & TV Azteca (Mexico), Globo (Brazil). The number of matches each shows and whether coverage is free or paid varies by local rights deals.

Where are World Cup 2026 Group G matches played?

Group G is played across Seattle, Los Angeles and Vancouver.