World Cup 2026 Group G
Belgium won Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 5 points, ahead of Egypt on 5. Iran finished third and New Zealand bottom, from a group of Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
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Group G standings
| TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group G fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Egypt | JUN 15 · 19:00 UTC | Lumen Field |
| Iran vs New Zealand | JUN 16 · 01:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium |
| Belgium vs Iran | JUN 21 · 19:00 UTC | SoFi Stadium |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | JUN 22 · 01:00 UTC | BC Place |
| Egypt vs Iran | JUN 27 · 03:00 UTC | Lumen Field |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | JUN 27 · 03:00 UTC | BC Place |
How did Group G finish?
Group G draws its four teams from 4 confederations: UEFA (Europe), CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia) and OFC (Oceania). None of the four has won the World Cup; the most seasoned side is Belgium, whose best finish is third place (2018). Between them the four sides brought 25 previous World Cup appearances into 2026.
Belgium won Group G with 5 points (1 win, 6 goals scored), level with Egypt on 5 but ahead on goal difference (+4 to +2); both advanced to the Round of 32. Across its six matches the group produced 18 goals, the highest-scoring of them New Zealand 1-5 Belgium.
Group G put 2 teams into the knockout rounds. Belgium went out in the quarter-final, 2-1 to Spain. Egypt went out in the round of 16, 3-2 to Argentina. Iran's third place was not among the eight best thirds, so their tournament ended with the group stage.
How do teams qualify from Group G?
Belgium qualified as group winners on 5 points from 3 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 2. Egypt took the second automatic place with 5 points, 2 clear of Iran. Iran's 3 points missed the eight-best-thirds cut, so Group G sent only its top two through. New Zealand finished bottom on 1 point.
Group G: quick answers
- Which teams were in Group G at the 2026 World Cup?
- Group G was made up of Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.
- Who qualified from Group G?
- Belgium won Group G on 5 points and Egypt finished second on 5, so both advanced to the Round of 32.
- When did Group G play its matches?
- Group G's 6 fixtures ran from June 15 to June 27, 2026.
- What was the biggest win in Group G?
- Belgium won by 4, New Zealand 1-5 Belgium.
- Where were Group G matches played?
- Lumen Field, SoFi Stadium and BC Place.
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Sources for the Group G table
Group G's standings, its 6 fixtures and their results are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.