World Cup 2026 Group G preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews
Group G of the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Iran and Egypt, each with distinct ambitions. Belgium enters as the favorite with odds of -245, relying on a revamped squad built around winger Jeremy Doku. Iran and Egypt aim to reach the knockout stage for the first time, contending with geopolitical and historical challenges.
- ▪Belgium is favored to win Group G with -245 odds and will depend on Jeremy Doku’s dribbling and the experience of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.
- ▪Iran’s odds are +650, and the team’s participation was secured after negotiations over visas, security and the treatment of its flag and anthem, with captain Mehdi Taremi leading the attack.
- ▪Egypt’s odds stand at +400 after a semifinal run at the Africa Cup of Nations, and the side is led by Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush under manager Hossam Hassan.
- ▪All three teams will play in a politically charged environment, with Iran’s matches in Los Angeles and potential knockout matchups against the United States drawing added attention.
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world cup 2026 Soccer World Cup 2026 Group G preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews By Ethan Sears Published June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The most politically charged games at the World Cup will take place in Group G, but the storylines on the field are compelling, too. While Belgium is the favorite, Egypt and Iran come in with hopes of reaching the knockout round for the first time in their histories. The Post previews Group G. Teams listed in predicted order of finish. Belgium Odds to win group: -245 What you need to know: Belgium’s golden generation, which made it as far as the 2018 semifinal, is no more.
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