FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G

All you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G: the four qualifying nations, the full 6-match schedule, the venues, and the route to the knockout stage.

The 4 Teams in Group G

  • Belgium
  • Egypt
  • Iran
  • New Zealand

Group G — Full 6-Match Schedule

  1. Mon Jun 15, 12:00 local — Belgium vs Egypt — Group G, Matchday 1 — Lumen Field, Seattle
  2. Mon Jun 15, 18:00 local — Iran vs New Zealand — Group G, Matchday 1 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles)
  3. Sun Jun 21, 12:00 local — Belgium vs Iran — Group G, Matchday 2 — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (Los Angeles)
  4. Sun Jun 21, 18:00 local — New Zealand vs Egypt — Group G, Matchday 2 — BC Place, Vancouver
  5. Fri Jun 26, 20:00 local — Egypt vs Iran — Group G, Matchday 3 — Lumen Field, Seattle
  6. Fri Jun 26, 20:00 local — New Zealand vs Belgium — Group G, Matchday 3 — BC Place, Vancouver

Group G Venues

  • Lumen Field (Seattle)
  • SoFi Stadium (Inglewood)
  • BC Place (Vancouver)
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Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G features Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. They contest the group stage from June 11 to June 27, 2026, with 6 matches total. The top two teams advance directly to the Round of 32, and the third-placed team may also advance if they finish among the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group G Squad Profile

Each team in Group G brings something different. The Group G opener and the closing matchday (June 27 for Groups A-L latest) are the most-watched moments. All 6 Group G matches will be played in the host cities listed above, spanning 2-3 time zones depending on the assigned venues.

How to Watch Group G Matches

Group G matches are broadcast worldwide by FIFA's official rights-holders. In the United States: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the United Kingdom: BBC and ITV (both free). In Canada: TSN and RDS. For your specific country, see our How to Watch in [Country] guides.

Group G Knockout Stage Path

Group G winners proceed to the Round of 32 on June 28-July 3. The exact Round of 32 opponent depends on the bracket structure published by FIFA, which keeps top-seeded groups apart until the later rounds. Use our Bracket Maker or Team Path Simulator to predict where Belgium, Egypt, and the other Group G teams will meet next.

Group G Third-Place Qualification

One critical change in the 2026 format: eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. This means a 3-point return in Group G could be enough to advance — or it could mean elimination, depending on how the other 11 third-placed teams perform. Our Best Third Place Calculator shows the live cutline.

Group G Predictions & Storylines

The favorite to win Group G, based on April 2026 FIFA rankings, is Belgium. The most likely runner-up is Egypt. Iran and New Zealand compete for third place and potential best-third advancement. Watch for surprise results — Group G contains a mix of established powers and rising sides, and World Cup history shows upsets happen in almost every tournament.

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