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Group G Qualification Scenarios: Who Can Advance at World Cup 2026?

If Group G ended on the current table, Belgium and IR Iran would hold the automatic places and Egypt would sit on the best-third-place bubble. The group is still best read as a scenario board until all six matches are complete.

Group: Group G
Matches recorded: 0/6
Automatic places: Top two
Bubble route: Best third-place teams

Current Group G qualification table

Rank	Team	Status	Odds
1	Belgium	Top-two place	92%
2	IR Iran	Top-two place	76%
3	Egypt	Third-place bubble	72%
4	New Zealand	Needs results	29%

Team-by-team outlook

Belgium

Belgium are currently ranked #1 in the group table with 92% model odds to reach the round of 32.

IR Iran

IR Iran are currently ranked #2 in the group table with 76% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Egypt

Egypt are currently ranked #3 in the group table with 72% model odds to reach the round of 32.

New Zealand

New Zealand are currently ranked #4 in the group table with 29% model odds to reach the round of 32.

Remaining group fixtures

Match 14Belgium vs EgyptSeattle, USA
Match 16IR Iran vs New ZealandLos Angeles, USA
Match 38Belgium vs IR IranLos Angeles, USA
Match 40New Zealand vs EgyptVancouver, Canada
Match 65New Zealand vs BelgiumVancouver, Canada
Match 66Egypt vs IR IranSeattle, USA

FAQ

Who qualifies from Group G at the 2026 World Cup?

The top two teams in Group G qualify automatically. The third-place team can also qualify if its record is one of the eight best third-place records across all twelve groups.

Can three teams qualify from Group G?

Yes. Group G can send three teams to the round of 32 if the third-place finisher ranks inside the best-third-place pool.

How are Group G ties decided?

Teams level on points are separated by goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head criteria, disciplinary record, and later tie-breakers under the tournament rules.