2026 FIFA World Cup Group G: Final Standings, Results & Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G ended with a Belgium revival and a piece of Egyptian history. Belgium, in trouble after two draws, thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to win the group, while Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran to finish second and reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Iran went out unbeaten on three draws, and New Zealand finished bottom.
Egypt already know their next opponent: as runners-up they face Australia in the Round of 32. Belgium, as group winners, meet one of the best third-placed teams. The top two advanced automatically, with the third-placed side still able to go through as one of the eight best third-placed finishers.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Teams
| Team | Confederation | FIFA Rank (June 2026) | WC Appearances | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | UEFA | #9 | 15th | 1 |
| Iran | AFC | #20 | 7th | 3 |
| Egypt | CAF | #29 | 4th | 2 |
| New Zealand | OFC | #85 | 3rd | 4 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Results: All Three Matchdays
Belgium 1-1 Egypt (June 15). Egypt took the lead before a 66th-minute Mohamed Hany own goal levelled it for Belgium, with Egypt holding on for a deserved point in the nations’ first-ever meeting.
Iran 2-2 New Zealand (June 15). Eli Just struck twice for New Zealand, with Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi replying for Iran in an end-to-end draw.
Belgium 0-0 Iran (June 21). Belgium were reduced to 10 men after Nathan Ngoy’s red card, and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to earn Iran a battling point in Los Angeles.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (June 21). Finn Surman headed New Zealand in front, but Egypt roared back through an equaliser, a Mohamed Salah strike and a Mahmoud Trezeguet header. It was Egypt’s first win in World Cup history.
Egypt 1-1 Iran (June 26). A draw in Seattle was enough to send Egypt through in second place, while Iran finished their campaign unbeaten but short of the knockout stage.
New Zealand 1-5 Belgium (June 26). Belgium found their form at last, thrashing New Zealand in Vancouver to win the group and ease the pressure on De Bruyne and Lukaku after two opening draws.
Final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Standings
Final standings after Matchday 3 (June 26, 2026).
| Pos | 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 |
Belgium and Egypt both finished on five points, with Belgium first on goal difference (+4 to +2). Iran came third on three points, unbeaten with three draws but very unlikely to qualify as a best third-placed team. New Zealand finished bottom and are out. The tiebreaker order is goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head.
Group G Match Schedule and Scores
All times were Eastern Time (ET). FOX and FS1 carried the English broadcast, Telemundo and Universo covered Spanish, and every match streamed on Peacock.
Matchday 1 (June 15): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Iran vs New Zealand | 2-2 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
Matchday 2 (June 21): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Iran | 0-0 | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | 1-3 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Matchday 3 (June 26): Full Time
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs Iran | 1-1 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | 1-5 | BC Place, Vancouver |
Group G Venue Guide
| Match | Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field | Seattle | 68,740 |
| Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,240 |
| Belgium vs Iran | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,240 |
| New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
| Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field | Seattle | 68,740 |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
All six Group G matches were played at three West Coast venues across the US and Canada, with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood the largest at 70,240.
How to Watch World Cup Group G and the Knockouts
| Country | TV Channels | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | FOX, FS1, Telemundo | Peacock, FOX Sports App |
| UK | ITV, BBC | ITVX, BBC iPlayer |
| Canada | CTV, TSN, RDS | TSN+, CTV GO |
| Belgium | RTBF, VRT | RTBF Auvio, VRT Max |
| Egypt | beIN Sports | beIN Sports Connect |
Fans elsewhere can check the full global broadcaster list at 2026 FIFA World Cup TV channels and broadcasting rights.
Group G Team Analysis and Verdict
Belgium (Group Winners)
Manager: Rudi Garcia. After two flat draws, Belgium turned on the style to thrash New Zealand 5-1 and win the group, a timely return to form for De Bruyne and Lukaku before the knockouts.
Key players: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), all-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City) and captain Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa). Best finish: third (2018).
Egypt (Runners-up)
Manager: Hossam Hassan. Egypt made history, claiming their first-ever World Cup win over New Zealand and then holding Iran to reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history. They face Australia in the Round of 32.
Key players: captain Mohamed Salah (Liverpool); Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly); Omar Marmoush (Manchester City); and Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes). At 33, this is likely Salah’s last World Cup, and he has finally delivered on its biggest stage.
Iran (Third)
Manager: Amir Ghalenoei. Iran finished unbeaten with three draws but could not find a win, and three points is very unlikely to be enough for a best third-placed spot, so their wait for a first knockout-stage appearance goes on.
Key players: captain Mehdi Taremi (Olympiacos); goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand; Sardar Azmoun; and goalscorers Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi. Record: seventh appearance, still seeking a first knockout berth.
New Zealand (Eliminated)
Manager: Darren Bazeley. Back at a World Cup after 16 years, New Zealand earned a brave draw with Iran but lost to Egypt and were well beaten by Belgium, finishing bottom on a single point.
Key players: captain and record scorer Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest); two-goal opener hero Eli Just; defender Finn Surman; Marko Stamenic (Swansea City); and Liberato Cacace (Wrexham). Best finish: group stage (unbeaten in 2010).
Group G Storylines
- Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, having claimed a maiden World Cup win earlier in the group.
- Belgium’s golden generation recovered from two draws to win the group, De Bruyne and Lukaku rediscovering their edge in a 5-1 rout.
- Iran finished unbeaten with three draws but still went out, their wait for a first World Cup knockout appearance continuing.
- New Zealand, back after 16 years, leave at the bottom but with a creditable opening draw against Iran.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group G Verdict
Belgium saved their best for last to win the group, while Egypt’s draw with Iran carried them into the knockout stage for the first time. Iran can feel unlucky to go out unbeaten, and New Zealand finished bottom but competed hard on their return. Egypt now face Australia, and Belgium meet a best third-placed team.
Group G Road to the Round of 32
| Team | Finish | Date | Venue | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Winner | July 1 | TBC | Best 3rd place (Groups A, E, H, I or J) |
| Egypt | Runner-up | July 3 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Australia (Group D runner-up) |
Runners-up Egypt face Australia, the Group D runner-up, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on July 3. Group winners Belgium meet one of the best third-placed teams on July 1, with that opponent confirmed once the bracket is finalised.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group G FAQs
Who won 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G?
Belgium won Group G with five points, finishing top on goal difference after a 5-1 win over New Zealand. Egypt finished second and also advanced.
What are the final Group G standings?
1. Belgium 5 points (+4), 2. Egypt 5 (+2), 3. Iran 3 (0), 4. New Zealand 1 (-6). Belgium and Egypt advanced; Iran and New Zealand were eliminated.
Have Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage before?
No. By finishing second in Group G, Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history, having gone out in the group stage in 1934, 1990 and 2018.
Who do Belgium and Egypt play in the Round of 32?
Egypt face Australia, the Group D runner-up, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on July 3. Belgium, as group winners, play one of the best third-placed teams on July 1.
What were the Group G Matchday 3 results?
Egypt 1-1 Iran and New Zealand 1-5 Belgium on June 26, 2026. Belgium won the group, Egypt finished second, and both advanced.
Are Iran out of the 2026 World Cup?
Almost certainly. Iran finished third unbeaten on three points, but that total is very unlikely to be enough to qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Who is Belgium’s manager for 2026?
Rudi Garcia, appointed in January 2025. He has previously managed Lille, Roma, Marseille, Lyon, Al-Nassr and Napoli, and led Belgium through qualifying unbeaten.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G ended with Belgium back to their best and Egypt making history. Belgium’s 5-1 win sealed top spot, while Egypt reached the knockout stage for the first time and now face Australia. Iran exit unbeaten but agonisingly short, and New Zealand bow out at the bottom after a spirited return.
