World Cup preview: Group G includes Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Group G features Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, with Belgium looking to capitalize on the youthful talent of players like Jeremy Doku and the experienced Thibaut Courtois. Egypt hopes for a standout performance from Mohamed Salah, while Iran seeks to advance past the group stage for the first time. New Zealand, participating in their first World Cup since 2010, aims to achieve their first World Cup victory.
- •World Cup dates: June 11 to July 19, 2026.
- •Belgium is predicted to advance to the quarter-finals.
- •Egypt has an opportunity to qualify with eight third-placed spots available.
- •Iran seeks to break its group stage exit history.
- •New Zealand aims for its first World Cup win ever.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup preview: Group G – Salah’s last dance and the end of Belgium’s golden generation
"The World Cup is almost upon us. From June 11 til July 19, 48 countries will fight to become World Champions in the tournament held in the USA, Mexico and Canada.The teams in the tournament have alrea...
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