2026 World Cup Group Guides · Group G
Group G Preview — FIFA Rankings, Squads & Round-of-32 Scenarios (2026 World Cup)
Group G of the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand. A data-driven preview: FIFA rankings, captains, squad sizes, the full fixture list, and how each side can reach the Round of 32.
Group snapshot
Average FIFA ranking
36
Group strength
9 of 12 (1 = strongest)
Ranking favourite
Belgium (#9)
Ranking spread
77· Wide ranking gap
Includes a FIFA top-10 side
The four teams
BelgiumFIFA #9Captain: Youri Tielemans · 26-player squad
IranFIFA #21Captain: Ehsan Hajsafi · 26-player squad
EgyptFIFA #29Captain: Mohamed Salah · 26-player squad
New ZealandFIFA #86Captain: Chris Wood · 26-player squad
Group G fixtures
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Qualification outlook
The top two of Group G reach the Round of 32 directly, while the third-placed team can still advance through the best-third-place race (8 of 12 qualify). By FIFA ranking, Belgium start as favourites to top the group — but under the new 2026 tie-break rules (head-to-head first), nothing is decided until the matches are played.
※ Preview based on a FIFA ranking snapshot and announced squads. Not affiliated with FIFA.