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Here are the teams in Group G of the World Cup 2026.
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Here are the teams in Group G of the World Cup 2026.
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Belgium flag
Belgium
BEL
Founded
1895
FIFA Ranking
3 Place
Best World Cup Finish
3rd Place (2018)
Egypt flag
Egypt
EGY
Founded
1921
FIFA Ranking
34 Place
Best World Cup Finish
Group Stage (1990)
Iran flag
Iran
IRN
Founded
1920
FIFA Ranking
22 Place
Best World Cup Finish
Group Stage (1978)
New Zealand flag
New Zealand
NZL
Founded
1891
FIFA Ranking
97 Place
Best World Cup Finish
Group Stage (2010)

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G: The Official Fact Sheet

The FIFA World Cup 2026 expands to 48 teams, spread across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This page covers what's confirmed for Group G so far, including the match format, host cities, and schedule framework.

An Overview of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G Teams

With 48 nations competing across 12 groups of four, each team plays a single round-robin within their group. The draw determining Group G's composition is scheduled for December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Until then, no team assignments are official.

Every nation at the tournament will have earned their place through qualifying. Once the draw happens, team profiles, recent form, and player breakdowns will follow.

Beyond Group G, fans can also consider exploring other World Cup 2026 groups like Group H to compare potential strengths and matchups across the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G Match Locations and Host Cities

Three countries, 16 cities. That's the scale of this tournament. Vancouver and Toronto host in Canada. Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara in Mexico. In the United States, matches spread across Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.

Which of these cities will host Group G fixtures hasn't been announced yet. FIFA will confirm venue assignments after the December draw. For full infrastructure details, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities page has everything currently available.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G Match Schedule

The group stage runs June 11 through June 27, 2026. All 12 groups, including Group G, play six matches each during this window. Specific dates, kick-off times, and venues for world cup 2026 group g matches get confirmed after the December 2025 draw.

Group G Fixture Summary

Category Details
Total Matches 6
Group Stage Window June 11 – June 27, 2026
Format Single round-robin (each team plays every other team once)

Each of the four teams plays three matches. Wins earn 3 points, draws 1, losses nothing. For fans wanting to track group g world cup 2026 outcomes in real time, Dexsport offers match statistics and cryptocurrency-based options for following the action.

What to Expect from World Cup 2026 Group G

Six matches, four teams, and a format where even third place can still lead somewhere. The top two from Group G advance automatically to the knockout round. Beyond that, the eight best third-placed finishers across all 12 groups also move through, making almost every point count.

As fixtures get confirmed and results come in, you can stay updated on all World Cup 2026 fixtures and results.

Frequently Asked Questions about FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G

Which teams are in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G?

Group G's teams haven't been confirmed yet. The official draw takes place December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Where will Group G matches be played in World Cup 2026?

Matches will be hosted across stadiums in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. FIFA hasn't announced the specific venues for Group G yet.

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G schedule begin?

The group stage opens June 11, 2026, and runs through June 27. Exact dates for Group G fixtures within that window will come after the draw.

How many teams advance from World Cup 2026 Group G?

The top two teams advance automatically. The third-place finisher could also qualify if they rank among the best eight third-placed teams across all 12 groups.