Egypt prepares to face Belgium in World Cup Group G opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Group G of the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, starting June 15. Belgium will face Egypt in Seattle before matches against Iran and New Zealand. Egypt, missing the last World Cup, aims to advance with star player Mohamed Salah. Iran and New Zealand round out the group, both seeking to progress past the group stage. The dynamics in the group suggest multiple teams could contend for advancement to the knockout rounds.
- •Belgium is ranked ninth in FIFA's world rankings.
- •Egypt aims to leverage Mohamed Salah's experience to advance.
- •Iran and New Zealand look to achieve their first knockout round appearances.
- •Group matches begin June 15 with Belgium vs. Egypt in Seattle.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 Group G guide: Mo Salah key for Egypt and Belgium favourites
"Group G at the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand and will get underway from June 15. The expanded 48-team tournament means plenty of nations are getting a rare chance to compete at the World Cup.
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