Manchester United regain their status, while the "Pharaoh" leads Egypt.

HNN.VN - Four powerhouses gathered in Group G, including Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, promise to create some exciting matches. Although not a "group of death," the relatively small difference in skill levels makes this group extremely unpredictable.

The Belgian team is a blend of experience and youth. Photo: Getty Images

Belgium is considered the strongest contender for the top spot in Group G. Although the golden generation of Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen, and Toby Alderweireld is a thing of the past, the European "Red Devils" still possess a high-quality squad and extensive experience in major tournaments. This is also the World Cup where Belgian fans hope their team can regain its former glory after years of inconsistent performances since the 2022 World Cup.

Belgium's strength in this tournament still lies in experienced stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), and Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid). In addition, the maturation of young players such as Jeremy Doku (Man City), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), and Zeno Debast (Sporting) helps the European team achieve a balance between attack and defense.

The challenge for Belgium lies in the fact that many key players are nearing the end of their careers, while the next generation still needs time to establish themselves on the big stage. This requires young players like Doku, Onana, and Debast to quickly prove their worth. If they can find a balance between the experience of veterans and the youthful energy of the new generation, Belgium will be a formidable opponent for any team in Group G.

Belgium's most formidable opponent in Group G will likely be Egypt. The African representative enters the 2026 World Cup with high hopes placed on Mohamed Salah. Approaching his 34th birthday, the star nicknamed "Pharaoh" remains the leader, both technically and mentally, of the North African team. With his top-level experience and ability to create game-changing moments, Salah is expected to lead Egypt beyond the group stage for the first time since 1990. Sharing the attacking burden with Salah will be Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), a player known for his speed and agility.

The 2026 World Cup could be Salah's last chance to achieve his greatest milestone in the national team's colors. Therefore, Egypt's determination is highly regarded. After years of missing out on outstanding achievements on the world stage, Egypt possesses a team with a strong sense of teamwork, ready to compete with powerful teams. Their desire to create the most memorable World Cup in their football history will be the driving force behind Egypt's confident entry into Group G.

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Egypt relies on Mohamed Salah. Photo: Getty Images

Iran continues to demonstrate its position as one of the strongest teams in Asia for over a decade. The West Asian representative is renowned for its cohesive playing style, solid defense, and tenacious fighting spirit. In this tournament, Iran will continue to place their trust in familiar names such as striker Mehdi Taremi (Olympiakos), midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh – who previously played in England for Brighton – and defender Saman Ghoddos – a former Brentford player (England).

In recent years, Iran has regularly participated in World Cups and accumulated a lot of international experience. Their goal is not just to compete for third place, but they could potentially aim for a place in the knockout round if they make good use of their matches against Egypt and New Zealand. If they maintain their defensive solidity and make good use of the opportunities created, Iran could very well become a surprise factor in Group G.

New Zealand returns to the World Cup after a 16-year absence with a relatively relaxed mindset. Led by captain Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest), the team from Oceania boasts superior physicality, aerial ability, and tenacious fighting spirit. If their opponents become complacent, New Zealand could make the group stage much more unpredictable than expected.

Based on their current form and strength, Belgium is considered slightly better than the rest of the group. However, Egypt, inspired by Mohamed Salah, and the experienced Iran are both capable of causing surprises. The presence of these teams determined to prove themselves promises to make Group G an exciting race right up to the final matchdays.

Match schedule for teams in Group G

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