FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G final standings: Who qualified for Round of 32 & who is out?
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Belgium secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup culminated with Belgium finishing top of the group after their first win of the competition. They defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book a direct spot in the round of 32.
It may have taken them their last group encounter to find the first win in this World Cup, but they were successfully able to do so. They placed first in the group due to goal difference.
Meanwhile, Egypt and Iran shared spoils with a 1-1 draw. The Pharaohs earned second place in the group and advanced to the knockout round.
It was a neck-to-neck game as both giants searched for that winning goal. Both were unsuccessful in finding one before the final whistle. Meanwhile, New Zealand were the losers of Group G, who finished at the bottom of the group.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group G final standings
| Position | Team | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1 | Belgium | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | -6 | 1 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualified & eliminated teams
Belgium just needed a win to progress to the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, a draw was enough for Egypt to seal their place in the knockout stage.
Both teams are directly advancing to the knockout round after finishing first and second, respectively. Meanwhile, for Iran, they still have a possibility of reaching the round of 32 as the best third-placed side.
However, their outcome will depend on the performance of other third-placed nations from all 12 groups. Meanwhile, New Zealandâs FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign is over. They failed to win any games and finished bottom of the group.
How many games did Belgium win in Group G?
They won only once in Group G.
Where did Egypt finish in Group G?
Second.
Which nation was eliminated from Group G?
New Zealand.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.