FIFA World Cup 2026 · Final draw
World Cup 2026 Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
Six fixtures across 15 Jun–26 Jun at 3 venues. The top two from Group G progress directly to the Round of 32; third place may still go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers across the twelve groups.
- Group fixtures
- 6
- Window
- 15 Jun – 26 Jun
- Venues
- 3
- Slots advancing
- 2 + 3rd-place pool
Group G preview
What to expect
Belgium's golden generation, one last go — De Bruyne, Lukaku, Courtois, all 33+. Iran are the seeded second favourites. Egypt lean entirely on Salah. New Zealand are the kindest draw any host got from CONCACAF qualifying.
Schedule
Group G fixtures
All six Group G matches, ordered by date and local kick-off. Times shown in the venue's local zone.
| Date | KO (local) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun | 12:00 | Belgium v Egypt | Lumen Field · Seattle |
| 15 Jun | 18:00 | Iran v New Zealand | SoFi Stadium · Inglewood |
| 21 Jun | 12:00 | Belgium v Iran | SoFi Stadium · Inglewood |
| 21 Jun | 18:00 | New Zealand v Egypt | BC Place · Vancouver |
| 26 Jun | 20:00 | Egypt v Iran | Lumen Field · Seattle |
| 26 Jun | 20:00 | New Zealand v Belgium | BC Place · Vancouver |
The four nations
Squads & storylines
Current head coach, the player most likely to define the tournament for them, and a quick read on form via FIFA ranking and recent World Cup history.
Belgium
FIFA #9- Manager
- Rudi Garcia
- Key player
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Last WC
- 3rd place (2018)
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Iran
FIFA #21- Manager
- Amir Ghalenoei
- Key player
- Mehdi Taremi
- Last WC
- Group stage (2022)
Egypt
FIFA #29- Manager
- Hossam Hassan
- Key player
- Mohamed Salah
- Last WC
- Group stage (2018)
New Zealand
FIFA #85- Manager
- Darren Bazeley
- Key player
- Chris Wood
- Last WC
- Group stage (2010)
How Group G works
Three matches · Six fixtures
Each team plays the other three exactly once — six total group-stage fixtures. Three points for a win, one for a draw, none for a defeat. Ties resolved on goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head record, then fair-play points.
- 1st place
- Direct to Round of 32 as a top seed. Reseeded path avoids other group winners until the quarter-finals where possible.
- 2nd place
- Direct to Round of 32. Likely to face a group winner from a paired group in the first knockout tie.
- 3rd place
- Still alive. The eight best third-placed sides from the twelve groups progress to the R32. Ranked on points first, then goal difference and goals scored.
- 4th place
- Eliminated. Tournament ends after the third matchday for the group's bottom side.
Other groups
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FAQ
Group G — frequently asked
Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group G?
Group G contains Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand. The draw was made by FIFA on 5 December 2025; teams play each other once in a single round-robin across the group stage.
How many matches will Group G play?
Six matches in total. Each of the four teams plays the other three exactly once, across three matchdays between 11 and 27 June 2026. Three points for a win, one for a draw.
How does Group G qualify for the knockouts?
The top two finishers in Group G qualify directly for the Round of 32. The third-placed side enters the pool of twelve third-placed sides across the group stage — the best eight on points, then goal difference, then goals scored, advance alongside them. Fourth place is eliminated.
Where can I buy tickets for Group G matches?
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