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Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Full squads, fixtures in UTC, group standings and knockout-stage outlook for all four teams.
12 years ago, Belgium was anointed the future of the World Cup. Now, in 2026, their golden generation has one final chance.
Tim Payne, the internet's biggest sensation heading into the 2026 World Cup, and New Zealand will play in Group G with Belgium, Iran and Egypt.
Group G promises high drama, especially because it represents the “last dance” on the biggest stage for several of modern football’s greatest legends. With an explosive mix of European giants,
Belgium have played just 13 matches under Garcia, who has generally opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jeremy Doku and Alexis Saelemaekers have featured on the wings in 11 of those, as have full-backs Maxim De Cuyper on the left and the experienced Thomas Meunier on the right.