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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
Group G after Matchday 1 — four draws leave all four level on a point, with Iran and New Zealand sharing a 2–2 thriller and Belgium held by Egypt. Standings update as results come in.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 1 |
| 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 | — Upcoming | |
| 3 | New Zealand vs Belgium | — Upcoming |
| Team | Pot / Confederation | Outright (WC2026) | Key Players |
|---|---|---|---|
| š§šŖ Belgium | UEFA Pot 1 | $1.55-$1.75 | Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku |
| š®š· Iran | AFC Pot 2 | $5-$6 | Mehdi Taremi (Inter Milan) |
| šŖš¬ Egypt | CAF Pot 3 | $4-$5 | Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) |
| š³šæ New Zealand | OFC Pot 4 | $26-$34 | Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest) |
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 ā 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 ā 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 ā Belgium | $1.55-$1.75 |
| To win Group G ā Iran | $3.20-$4.50 |
| To qualify (Top 2) ā Belgium | $1.15-$1.25 |
| To qualify (Top 2) ā Iran | $1.40-$1.65 |
| To finish bottom of Group G ā New Zealand | $1.35-$1.55 |
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