Preview of Group E in the 2026 World Cup, featuring Belgium, Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand.
Belgium headlines Group G and are the clear favorites to win it and advance to the knockout stage. Veteran creators like Kevin De Bruyne, and lethal wingers such as Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard anchor a dominant team.
Iran has been a regular participant at the World Cup recently, qualifying for the last four tournaments. They're disciplined and stubborn defense, along with the finishing of Mehdi Taremi will make them a tough out.
Mo Salah is still leading an Egypt squad that went 8-2 in its qualifying campaign after failing to make it in 2022.
New Zealand made it for the first time since 2010 as the lone representative from Oceania. Striker Chris Wood is the leader of a well-organized and progressive brand of soccer.
Group G Teams
Nation | World Ranking | World Cup Appearances |
Belgium | 9 | 15 |
Iran | 21 | 7 |
Egypt | 29 | 4 |
New Zealand | 85 | 3 |
Belgium
Belgium is looking to improve on their disappointing group-stage exit in 2022 as they transition from the "Golden Generation" that emerged in the late 2000s and 2010s.
Veterans De Bruyne and all-time leading scorer Romelu Lukaku lead the offense in what is an exciting time for Belgian soccer.
Iran
While Iran has been a mainstay at the World Cup ever since 2014, they have yet to make it past the group stage. With Taremi and Sardar Azmoun spearheading an experienced core, perhaps this is the year.
Egypt
Despite having the aforementioned superstar Salah, Egypt has never won a World Cup match. With manager Hossam Hassan leading this squad this year, the Pharaohs have a solid defensive system that should be a good baseline for success.
Group G Match Schedule
Date | |||
June 15 | Belgium | vs. | Egypt |
June 16 | Iran | vs. | New Zealand |
June 21 | Belgium | vs. | Iran |
June 22 | New Zealand | vs. | Egypt |
June 26 | Egypt | vs. | Iran |
June 27 | New Zealand | vs. | Belgium |
Group G Betting Odds
To Win Group G
Belgium | -275 |
Egypt | +450 |
Iran | +600 |
New Zealand | +2000 |
To Advance to Knockout Stage From Group G
Yes | No | |
Belgium | -3300 | +1400 |
Egypt | -275 | +200 |
Iran | -200 | +150 |
New Zealand | +137 | -188 |
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Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
