World Cup 2026 Group G
Group stage complete: 72 group matches played, 48 of 48 teams with group results.
Belgium finished first in Group G with 5 points (6.63 xPts). Egypt took the other automatic Round of 32 slot; Iran finished third and are mathematically eliminated from best-third-place contention. Belgium are the unlucky side here — 5 points from 6.63 expected (Δ -1.63). On expected points, Egypt would rank 1 place lower.
Quick answers
- Finished firstWho finished first in World Cup 2026 Group G?
- Group G finished with Belgium first on 5 points and Egypt second on 5 points.
- Points tableWhat are the Group G points?
- Group G points: Belgium 5 points, Egypt 5 points, Iran 3 points, New Zealand 1 point.
- xG and xPtsWhat does xG say about World Cup 2026 Group G?
- By expected points, Belgium finished first in Group G on 6.63 xPts. Belgium have the strongest xG difference at +4.84. Belgium are the unluckiest side on points versus xPts (Δ -1.63).
Published-rank context: Group G averages 24.3 in World Cup field rank, with Belgium (8th of 48) highest and New Zealand (47th) lowest; 3 top-half teams, 1 top-quarter team. Published FIFA rank context
Strongest Group G opposition faced: New Zealand faced opponents averaging 16.7/48 in the World Cup field and FIFA #18.0 globally; trailed xG against a strong opponent field. Team schedule context
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | GF | GA | Pts | xGF | xGA | Group xPts | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1-2-0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6.78 | 1.94 | 6.63 | -1.63 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1-2-0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3.79 | 4.56 | 3.63 | +1.37 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0-3-0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.09 | 3.87 | 4.27 | -1.27 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0-1-2 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2.72 | 7.01 | 2.25 | -1.25 |
Knockout paths
- Match 82Who do Belgium play in the Round of 32?
- Belgium vs Senegal xG form guide. Belgium: 6.78 xGF, 1.94 xGA, 6.63 xPts in the group stage.
- Match 88Who do Egypt play in the Round of 32?
- Egypt vs Australia xG form guide. Egypt: 3.79 xGF, 4.56 xGA, 3.63 xPts in the group stage.
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