World Cup 2026 Group G Preview: Belgium v Iran v Egypt v New Zealand Tips & Predictions

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G brings together Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand in one of the 12 group-stage pools. Below: our full Group G preview, predicted finish, best bets, key matches and outright odds.

Group G Standings

Final Group G standings. Belgium topped the group ahead of Egypt on goal difference (both on 5 points); both advanced to the Round of 32, while Iran and New Zealand were eliminated.

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Belgium 3 1 2 0 6 2 +4 5
2 Egypt 3 1 2 0 5 3 +2 5
3 Iran 3 0 3 0 3 3 0 3
4 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 4 10 -6 1

Group G Fixtures & Results

Matchday Match Result
1 Belgium vs Egypt 1-1
1 Iran vs New Zealand 2-2
2 Belgium vs Iran 0-0
2 New Zealand vs Egypt 1-3
3 Egypt vs Iran 1-1
3 New Zealand vs Belgium 1-5

Group G Best Bet

Best Bet: Belgium to win Group G at typical $1.55-$1.75 with bet365.

Belgium to top Group G at $1.55-$1.75. Mohamed Salah top scorer in the group at typical $5-$7 has value.

Group G Predicted Finish

Belgium’s golden generation is still operative but ageing. Iran and Egypt are both stronger than typical 2nd/3rd seeds — this is a genuine 3-way fight behind Belgium. New Zealand are clear underdogs but trans-Tasman fans will be watching.

Predicted final standings:

1. Belgium, 2. Egypt, 3. Iran, 4. New Zealand

Key Match in Group G

Egypt v Iran — the 2nd-place decider. Salah v Taremi at the top of two well-organised sides. Expect a tight, low-scoring contest.

Group G Outright Markets

Market Typical Price
To win Group G — Belgium $1.55-$1.75
To win Group G — Iran $3.20-$4.50
To qualify (Top 2) — Belgium $1.15-$1.25
To qualify (Top 2) — Iran $1.40-$1.65
To finish bottom of Group G — New Zealand $1.35-$1.55

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