Belgium and Egypt have punched their tickets to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing first and second in Group G after the final matchday wrapped up on June 26 in Seattle and Vancouver.
Both teams finished level on 5 points apiece, each posting identical records of one win and two draws. Belgium claimed the top spot thanks to a superior goal difference of +4, compared to Egypt’s +2.
How Group G played out
The group’s defining match came on June 15, when Belgium and Egypt battled to a 1-1 draw. That result set up a final matchday where both teams controlled their own fate, but neither could afford a slip.
Egypt entered the last round of fixtures sitting on 4 points, needing at least a draw against Iran to guarantee advancement. Belgium, meanwhile, needed a win over New Zealand to secure their spot with certainty.
