Group G presents a structure of one powerhouse leading three chasers. Belgium, ranked 8th in the FIFA rankings, is the seeded team in the group; Iran (21st) and Egypt (35th) form the second tier; New Zealand (83rd) is the weakest on paper but could also act as a disruptor.
Belgium has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, showing both offensive explosions—such as 5-2, 7-0, and 4-2 victories—and a 1-1 draw, making consistency a key point to watch. Iran has 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5, with a tendency toward 0-0 draws and a slightly declining trend. Egypt has 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5; while they are capable of keeping clean sheets against strong teams, their performance remains quite volatile.
New Zealand has 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. Although they had a high point with a 4-1 victory over Chile, they are the most inconsistent and the team most likely to be targeted. Two key opening matches are Belgium vs. Egypt on June 15 and Belgium vs. Iran on June 21; the Egypt vs. Iran match on June 27 may directly determine the qualification landscape.
The deciding variable for this group lies in whether the second-tier teams can capitalize on their direct encounters with Belgium and avoid dropping points against New Zealand. If Belgium maintains their firepower, the battle for second place will primarily unfold between Iran and Egypt.