Group G in the 2026 World Cup — Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11 and runs until July 19 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Learn about Group G and all the teams participating in it.
Participating Teams
- Belgium (Belgium)
- Iran (Iran)
- Egypt (Egypt)
- New Zealand (New Zealand)
About the Group
Group G brings together teams from three continents — Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania — ensuring a wide range of football styles. Belgium enters the tournament as one of the world’s strongest teams thanks to its golden generation led by De Bruyne and Courtois. Iran is aiming to achieve a historic feat by reaching the Round of 32 for the first time consistently, with professionals playing in Europe. Egypt is returning to the World Cup led by its star Mohamed Salah, with ambitions beyond the group stage. New Zealand represents Oceania and seeks to prove its presence after a long absence.
Group matches will be held in stadiums across America and Canada. Competition for the two spots to advance to the Round of 32 is expected to be fierce, especially between Belgium, Iran, and Egypt.
Key Matches
- Belgium × Egypt — June 16, 10:00 PM Saudi Time — a fiery Arab-European clash
- Belgium × Iran — June 23, 7:00 PM — likely to decide top spot
- Egypt × Iran — a pure Arab showdown between two teams with massive fanbases
Broadcast Channels
All matches will be broadcast on:
• beIN Sports — Middle East and North Africa
• SSC — Saudi Sports Channels
• BBC/ITV — UK (free-to-air)
