World Cup 2026 Group G Table, Fixtures, Results & Qualification Watch
Group G | Independent fan guide
Group G World Cup 2026 table, results, remaining fixtures, qualification watch, and match previews in one page.
Live Table, Results, and Qualification Watch
Matches played
6/6
Remaining fixtures
0
Current leader
Belgium
Editorial qualification summary
Group G is complete. Belgium finish top on 5 points, while Egypt take the other qualification place. The key separator was still match control across the full three-game sample rather than one isolated result.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| IR Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
Scenario watch
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New Zealand
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Group Overview
This group offers contrasting routes rather than one shared style. Belgium have the highest ceiling; New Zealand are built to make the standings uncomfortable.
Teams
star led / wide overload
Rank #9Belgium
A top-heavy Belgium team still led by De Bruyne and Lukaku, but now defined by defensive doubt and Doku's spark.
star led / transition counter
Rank #29Egypt
An ultra-defensive Egypt side asking Salah and Marmoush to turn low-block survival into sudden punishment.
compact block / wide overload
Rank #21IR Iran
An experienced Iran side with Taremi, set-piece size and a worrying defensive record in the build-up.
wide overload / star led
Rank #85New Zealand
A possession-leaning New Zealand side built around Chris Wood, with width and the No.10 role still unresolved.
Group Style Clash
Belgium want to keep the middle closed and force the game wide, while Egypt would rather string passes together and pin the game in place.
Group Style Clash Matrix
Stylistic contrast points between group rivals. Higher score = bigger tactical clash.
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Qualification and Game Angles
Favorite
Belgium deserve top billing because their structure should travel across three different matchups. The defence is the Achilles heel, forcing the midfield into cover jobs and sometimes pushing Belgium toward a double pivot against stronger teams.
Second-place route
IR Iran offer the clearest alternative to the favorite because they can stay organised without becoming passive. Iran remain a pragmatic counter-attacking side, built on defensive order, direct release runners and efficient use of experienced forwards rather than extended possession control.
Chaos route
New Zealand can change a match's temperature quickly even without long spells of control. The swing is Wood turning one ordinary cross into a genuine upset chance.
Underdog route
The route for New Zealand is narrow but recognisable: defend the important spaces and make the first big chance count. New Zealand need to keep possession tidy, feed Wood early and use full-back width without exposing the counter.
Fantasy angle
The reliable fantasy information will come from team sheets. Before then, Jérémy Doku has the stronger case and Mehdi Taremi the more conditional one.
Prediction angle
Belgium should top the group. The less secure call is second, where IR Iran have the best structure but no free result.
Group Highlights Spotlight
Belgium vs Egypt
The matchup that best captures the group's tension.
Belgium
The team most likely to make the group feel unpredictable.
New Zealand
A believable path to disrupt the group if the match tempo breaks their way.
Group Fixtures and Match Links
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