Belgium
Belgium enter Group G with enough experience and technical depth to target first place. The task is to turn that quality into clean, efficient results against sides that will not give much space away.
As of April 3, 2026, Group G includes Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand. This section has a strong cross-confederation feel, and the overall shape suggests a tighter table than a simple seed line might imply.
Belgium still carry top-level expectation, Iran bring control and defensive clarity, Egypt add major-match calm and transition threat, and New Zealand offer direct play plus real physical presence.
Group G Schedule
View All Matches →Below is the full 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G fixture list, including match dates, kickoff times, opponents, and venues.
June 15 • 19:00 UTC
Group G
Belgium0 - 0
Egypt
June 16 • 01:00 UTC
Group G
Iran0 - 0
New Zealand
June 21 • 19:00 UTC
Group G
Belgium0 - 0
Iran
June 22 • 01:00 UTC
Group G
New Zealand0 - 0
Egypt
June 27 • 03:00 UTC
Group G
New Zealand0 - 0
Belgium
June 27 • 03:00 UTC
Group G
Egypt0 - 0
IranGroup G Standings
View All Standings →As of April 3, 2026, no Group G match has been played, so all four teams start level on zero points and zero goal difference. The table below will begin to separate once the section opens on June 15, 2026.
Group G
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G Teams
Back to All Groups →Iran
Iran remain one of Asia's most consistently competitive World Cup teams and usually make matches tactically demanding. Their structure and discipline make them a serious obstacle in this group.
Egypt
Egypt bring strong individual quality and a profile that can punish mistakes in transition. If they manage the ball well enough, they have a very realistic path into the knockout phase.
New Zealand
New Zealand arrive with a straightforward but effective tournament identity built around shape, work rate, and physical duels. In a 48-team field, that can be enough to keep qualification hopes alive deep into the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of April 3, 2026, Group G includes Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand. The group was locked in after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw and the completion of the last qualification decisions.
The top two teams in Group G qualify directly for the Round of 32. The eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also advance in the expanded 48-team format.
As of April 3, 2026, the Group G standings are level because no match has been played yet. All four teams start on zero points, zero wins, and zero goal difference before the opening fixtures.
Group G opens on June 15, 2026 and the final round of group-stage fixtures is scheduled for June 27, 2026. Full kickoff times and venue links are listed in the schedule section above.