FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group Stage
Group G
🇧🇪 🇮🇷 🇪🇬 🇳🇿
Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand. Six matches from June 15, 2026 to June 26, 2026. Top two advance to the Round of 32; the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Matches
6
Top FIFA Rank
#9
Date Range
Jun 15 – Jun 26
Venues
3
Group G Standings
Projected order based on the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking. Once the group stage opens on June 11, 2026, this table will reflect actual points, goal difference and goals scored from completed matches.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪Belgium | #9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷Iran | #21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬Egypt | #29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿New Zealand | #85 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2026 advancement format: Top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32. Third-place tiebreakers run in this order: points → goal difference → goals scored → FIFA Fair Play points.
Group G Fixtures
All six Group G matches in chronological order. Click through to any match for kickoff times worldwide, projected lineups and FAQs.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (+1)
Iran vs New Zealand
SoFi Stadium · Inglewood (Los Angeles)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Egypt
Lumen Field · Seattle
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 01:00 UTC (+1)
New Zealand vs Egypt
BC Place · Vancouver
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
Belgium vs Iran
SoFi Stadium · Inglewood (Los Angeles)
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (+1)
Egypt vs Iran
Lumen Field · Seattle
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (+1)
New Zealand vs Belgium
BC Place · Vancouver
Match details, kickoff times worldwide & FAQs → Group G Teams
Sorted by Pot. Each team page covers head coach, captain, formation, key players and the team's three Group G fixtures.
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Other Groups at World Cup 2026
Jump to any of the other 11 group hubs for standings, fixtures and team profiles.
Group G FAQs
Who is in Group G at the 2026 World Cup?
Four teams: Belgium (FIFA #9, Pot 1), Iran (FIFA #21, Pot 2), Egypt (FIFA #29, Pot 3), New Zealand (FIFA #85, Pot 4). The top two advance to the Round of 32, with eight best-placed third teams across all 12 groups also progressing.
When does Group G play at World Cup 2026?
Group G's 6 matches run from June 15, 2026 to June 26, 2026. The opening match is Iran vs New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood.
Who is the favourite to top Group G?
Belgium (FIFA #9, Pot 1) is the top-ranked side in Group G. Iran (FIFA #21, Pot 2) is the most credible second-place threat.
How does the third-placed Group G team advance to the Round of 32?
The 2026 World Cup expanded format awards Round of 32 places to the top two from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) plus the eight best-placed third-finishers across all 12 groups. Tiebreakers run in this order: points, goal difference, goals scored, then FIFA Fair Play points.