Group G — Group Standings
Match schedule, current standings and our prediction for Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Schedule
Belgium
vs
Egypt
Iran
vs
New Zealand
Belgium
vs
Iran
New Zealand
vs
Egypt
New Zealand
vs
Belgium
Egypt
vs
Iran
Our Prediction
Race for 1st place
Belgium are the firmest pick to top Group G, even mid-rebuild under Rudi Garcia. Kevin De Bruyne's leadership, Romelu Lukaku's goals and the rising Jérémy Doku axis still make the Red Devils the most talented side in the group by a clear margin. Belgium should win all three games; their only real test is matchday 2 against Iran, where conceding could trigger a panic — but anything other than a Belgian first-place finish would be a major surprise.
Race for 2nd place
Iran are the most likely runners-up. Amir Ghalenoei's team plays a compact, counter-attacking 4-1-4-1 that is tournament-tested, and Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun give them a credible front line. Iran should beat New Zealand, draw or narrowly lose to Belgium, and edge Egypt through superior tournament discipline — a 4-point return very likely secures second.
Third-place playoff slot
Egypt are the favourites for the third-place playoff slot. Mohamed Salah remains a tournament-defining individual talent, and despite Egypt's missed qualification for 2022, the squad has been rebuilt around him with Trezeguet, Mostafa Mohamed and Omar Marmoush. The path: lose narrowly to Belgium, draw or lose to Iran, and beat New Zealand convincingly — three or four points should be enough for one of the eight best-thirds spots.
Bottom of the group
New Zealand are the heavy favourites to finish bottom — but they have a real chance to register the All Whites' first-ever World Cup point against Egypt or Iran on a generous day. Darren Bazeley's squad, built around Premier League veteran Chris Wood and Wellington Phoenix-based players, will be physically competitive but technically outclassed in every fixture.