Group G: Standings, Teams & Matches
The 4 teams in Group G, the final table showing who won the group, and all 6 group games with their final scores.
Teams
Standings (the group table)
| Position# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
How to read this table:
- P = games played, W = won
- D = drew (a tie, no winner)
- L = lost, GF = goals scored
- GA = goals let in
- GD = goal difference (goals scored minus goals let in)
- Pts = points.
A team gets 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 for a loss.
The team with the most points sits on top.
The top 2 teams (highlighted) move on to the next round, and so do the 8 teams that finish third with the best records across all 12 groups. See exactly how teams qualify.
How did Group G finish?
Belgium took a while to get going, but they got there and won the group on 5 points.
After 2 tense draws, their hugely talented squad finally clicked with a big 5-1 win over New Zealand on the final day.
That late spark sends Belgium through as group winners, and the pressure on coach Rudi Garcia eases for now.
Egypt join them in the knockout rounds, and it is a huge moment for the country.
They finished 2nd on 5 points, which took Mohamed Salah into the knockout rounds at what was likely his final World Cup.
Iran are the team heading home, and it is a painful way to bow out.
They finished 3rd on 3 points, but they missed the cut for the 8 best 3rd-place spots, so they are out.
New Zealand are also going home, but they can hold their heads high.
They finished at the bottom of the group on 1 point after that 5-1 loss to Belgium, yet they fought hard and earned a gutsy draw with Iran along the way.
So the final order is Belgium, then Egypt, with Iran and New Zealand both out.
Belgium and Egypt went through, while Iran and New Zealand were out.
Games (matches)
Common questions
Who won Group G?
Belgium won Group G on 5 points. After 2 draws to start, they clicked into gear with a 5-1 win over New Zealand on the final day. Their hugely talented squad goes through as group winners.
Which teams qualified from Group G?
Belgium and Egypt both went through from Group G. Belgium won the group on 5 points and Egypt took 2nd, also on 5 points. For Egypt and Mohamed Salah, reaching the knockout rounds is a big moment at what is likely his final World Cup.
Has Iran made it through from Group G?
No, Iran are out. They finished 3rd in Group G on 3 points, behind Belgium and Egypt above them. They missed the cut for the 8 best 3rd-place spots, so they are heading home.
Who are the players to watch from Group G?
Belgium carry Kevin De Bruyne, striker Romelu Lukaku, and winger Jeremy Doku into the knockouts. Egypt build around superstar Mohamed Salah, likely at his final World Cup, plus forward Omar Marmoush. Both attacks were ones to watch in the next round.
What were the final Group G standings?
Belgium finished top on 5 points, with Egypt 2nd on 5 points. Iran came 3rd on 3 points and New Zealand finished at the bottom of the group on 1 point. Belgium and Egypt went through, while Iran and New Zealand are out.