World Cup 2026 Group G betting odds
Group G at the 2026 World Cup features Belgium as the standout favourites, with the European side expected to lead the way thanks to their wealth of international experience and attacking quality.
Egypt arrive with genuine hopes of challenging for qualification, boosted by one of the most dangerous forward lines in the group, while Iran once again bring a disciplined and organised approach that could make them difficult opponents throughout the tournament. New Zealand complete the group and will be aiming to make an impact on their return to the World Cup stage.
With several contrasting styles and plenty at stake in the race for qualification, Group G has the potential to deliver some closely contested matches.
Group G betting
The main betting markets in Group G focus on the battle to win the group and secure progression to the knockout rounds.
Belgium are favourites to finish top thanks to their depth of talent and tournament pedigree, while Egypt and Iran are expected to compete closely for the remaining qualification spots. Egypt’s attacking threat could make them popular in goalscorer and match betting markets, while Iran’s defensive organisation may appeal to bettors looking at lower-scoring contests.
New Zealand head into the tournament as outsiders but could attract interest in underdog and special betting markets across the group stage.
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Who are the favourites to win Group G?
Belgium are widely considered the favourites to win Group G, with their experienced squad and attacking options giving them a strong chance of topping the standings. Egypt and Iran are expected to battle for qualification behind them, while New Zealand will be looking to upset the odds and challenge for points throughout the group stage.
When are Group G's matches at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G matches take place between 15 June and 27 June 2026, with all kick-off times in BST:
- Belgium vs Egypt – 15 June (20:00 BST)
- Iran vs New Zealand – 16 June (01:00 BST)
- Belgium vs Iran – 21 June (22:00 BST)
- New Zealand vs Egypt – 22 June (01:00 BST)
- Egypt vs Iran – 27 June (20:00 BST)
- New Zealand vs Belgium – 27 June (20:00 BST)
The final round of fixtures will be played simultaneously, with qualification for the knockout stages potentially on the line. Check out our full schedule for the 2026 World Cup.
What other betting markets are available for the 2026 World Cup?
Looking beyond Group G, Ladbrokes offers a range of World Cup betting markets to enhance your experience throughout the tournament:
- Outright World Cup winner odds
- Stage of elimination odds
- Top goalscorer odds
- Odds to reach the final
You can also take advantage of the latest Ladbrokes promotions and offers to get even more value from your World Cup bets.