Belgium finished top of Group G while Egypt booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after the final matchday produced contrasting results. Belgium comfortably defeated New Zealand 5-1 to secure first place, while Egypt battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iran to finish second and advance to the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group G Final Points Table
Belgium 5-1 New Zealand: Red Devils Finish on Top in Style
Belgium delivered an emphatic performance to wrap up Group G with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Vancouver.
The Red Devils opened the scoring through Leandro Trossard before doubling their advantage early in the second half with the winger grabbing his second goal. Kevin De Bruyne added a third with a trademark finish, effectively ending New Zealand’s hopes. Although Elijah Just pulled one back late for the Kiwis, Belgium responded immediately as Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers completed the rout.
The victory ensured Belgium finished top of Group G with five points, edging Egypt on goal difference after both sides ended with identical records.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group G): New Zealand vs Belgium Official Match Stats
New Zealand vs Belgium Key Match Stats
- Result: New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
- Half-time: New Zealand 0-1 Belgium
- Goals:
- Belgium: Leandro Trossard (28′, 50′), Kevin De Bruyne (66′), Romelu Lukaku (86′), Alexis Saelemaekers (90+4′)
- New Zealand: Elijah Just (84′)
- Group Finish:
- Belgium – 1st (Qualified for Round of 32)
- New Zealand – Eliminated
Egypt 1-1 Iran: Pharaohs Clinch Knockout Berth
Egypt secured the point they needed with a tense 1-1 draw against Iran in Seattle.
The Pharaohs made a dream start as Mahmoud Saber scored inside five minutes. Iran responded through Ramin Rezaeian nine minutes later, setting up an intense period later in the game. Both teams searched for a winner, and Iran thought they had found one deep into stoppage time, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
The draw proved enough for Egypt to finish second in Group G and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Iran are in third position with three points, as they are waiting for the top eight third position fate.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group G): Egypt vs Iran Official Match Stats
Egypt vs Iran Key Match Stats
- Result: Egypt 1-1 Iran
- Half-time: Egypt 1-1 Iran
- Goals:
- Egypt: Mahmoud Saber (5′)
- Iran: Ramin Rezaeian (14′)
- Group Finish:
- Egypt – 2nd (Qualified for Round of 32)
- Iran – 3rd (Waiting for top 8 third-place fate)
Group G Final Standings
| Position | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | Qualified for Round of 32 |
| 2 | Egypt | Qualified for Round of 32 |
| 3 | Iran | Waiting for top 8 third-place fate |
| 4 | New Zealand | Eliminated |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Qualified Teams
What It Means
Belgium march into the Round of 32 as Group G winners after a dominant final-day performance, while Egypt also advance thanks to a disciplined draw against Iran. New Zealand’s spirited campaign ends despite scoring against Belgium, and Iran’s survival in the tournament now depends only on luck after VAR ruled out their decisive goal.