Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pairs Belgium’s golden-generation core with Iran, Egypt, and a New Zealand side that ended a 16-year wait to return to the World Cup. The matches are split between U.S. West Coast venues and BC Place in Vancouver, opening on Monday, June 15, with Belgium taking on Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle, then closing with simultaneous matches on Friday, June 26, when Belgium meets New Zealand in Vancouver and Egypt faces Iran in Seattle. With Belgium hunting a redemption arc after a quarterfinal exit in 2022 and Egypt building around Mohamed Salah’s last World Cup, the group has a clear story line for every match.
To help you follow every match, we built a free Group G 2026 World Cup Printable Schedule (PDF). The low-ink design fits all 6 group-stage games plus the full knockout round dates on a single sheet, so you can pin it to the fridge and still read it from across the room.
Group G Match Schedule and Standings
Four of the six Group G matches are at U.S. West Coast venues, split between Lumen Field in Seattle and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The other two matches travel north to BC Place in Vancouver, including the matchday 3 Belgium versus New Zealand fixture. The top two finishers automatically advance to the knockout rounds, while the third-place team will hope to finish among the eight best thirds across all 12 groups to grab one of the remaining Round of 32 spots.
Group G 2026 World Cup Schedule
All times listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
| Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 15 | Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field, Seattle | 3:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Mon, Jun 15 | Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | 9:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Belgium vs Iran | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood | 12:00 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Jun 21 | Egypt vs New Zealand | BC Place, Vancouver | 6:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Belgium vs New Zealand | BC Place, Vancouver | 11:00 PM ET | FS1 |
| Fri, Jun 26 | Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field, Seattle | 11:00 PM ET | FS1 |
All US English-language coverage on the FOX family of networks. Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. The two final matchday games on June 26 kick off at the same time, which is standard FIFA practice to keep results unknown until both games are underway.
The Path to the Final: Group G Knockout Scenarios
The group stage does not end Group G’s run on June 26. The top two finishers, plus a possible third-place advancer, move into the single-elimination Round of 32. Here is the path a Group G team must take to reach the final in New York/New Jersey:
- Round of 32: July 2 – July 7, 2026
- Round of 16: July 9 – July 12, 2026
- Quarterfinals: July 14 – July 15, 2026
- Semifinals: July 17 – July 18, 2026
- World Cup Final: July 19, 2026 (MetLife Stadium)
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Download the Group G Printable World Cup Schedule (PDF)
Our low-ink printable PDF is built to be sharp and easy to read while saving your printer cartridges. It includes the Group G schedule followed by the full knockout round dates, all on a single sheet for easy tracking.
2026 World Cup Resources and Hub
Stay updated with everything happening across the tournament. Check out our specialized guides:
- 2026 World Cup Portal Hub: Every team, every group, one page.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Bracket: The full 48-team master bracket.
- Printable 2026 World Cup Brackets Groups Filled In: The 48-team bracket with all groups pre-filled.
- Ink Saver 2026 World Cup Bracket: Black and white designs for easier printing.
Frequently Asked Questions (Group G World Cup Schedule)
- Where are the Group G games being played? Four of the six matches are at U.S. West Coast venues, split between Lumen Field in Seattle (hosting two) and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (hosting two). The remaining two matches are at BC Place in Vancouver. For a stadium-by-stadium breakdown, check the official FIFA venue guide.
- Which two teams are favorites to win Group G? Based on current FIFA rankings, Belgium and Egypt are the projected leaders, with the Belgians counting on Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne and Egypt leaning on Mohamed Salah’s last World Cup run. Iran brings a strong defensive system that gave the U.S. and Wales fits in 2022, while New Zealand returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 and will fight for the third-place advancer slot.
- Can I get a printable schedule for just Group G? Yes. We offer a free, low-ink printable PDF of the Group G 6-match schedule (plus knockout round dates) right here at SportsBrackets.net. Use the black download button above.
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