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Group G

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Group G

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Argentina
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Italy
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Egypt
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Iraq
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⏳ Pre-tournament lineup — live standings update once matches begin on 11 June 2026.

Qualification Summary

Qualification

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The top 2 teams from Group G advance automatically to the Round of 32. The best 8 third-placed teams across all 12 groups may also qualify.

Teams

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Qualification Scenarios

Points System

Win

3 pts

Draw

1 pt

Loss

0 pts

How to Qualify

1

1st place: Automatically advances to the Round of 32. Maximum 9 points (3 wins). Six points from two wins is typically enough to clinch top spot.

2

2nd place: Automatically advances to the Round of 32. Four or more points generally secures a top-two finish, depending on the group.

3

3rd place (best record): Eight of the twelve third-placed teams advance. A team finishing third typically needs at least 4 points to be considered for one of the eight best-third-place spots. Goal difference is the first tiebreaker.

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4th place: Eliminated. A team finishing fourth is out regardless of their points total.

Tiebreaker Rules

When teams finish level on points, FIFA applies tiebreakers in order: (1) goal difference, (2) goals scored, (3) head-to-head points, (4) head-to-head goal difference, (5) disciplinary record, (6) FIFA ranking.

Pre-Tournament Overview

Each of the four teams in Group G will play 3 matches (6 total — every team plays each other once). The maximum any team can earn is 9 points (three wins). Historically at the World Cup, 6 points (2 wins) is virtually guaranteed to advance, 4 points (1W 1D 1L) usually qualifies in the top two or as a strong third-place team, and 3 points or fewer typically requires other results to go your way.

🇦🇷ArgentinaFIFA #1
🇮🇹ItalyFIFA #10
🇪🇬EgyptFIFA #34
🇮🇶IraqFIFA #63

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G?
Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026 features four teams: 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇮🇶 Iraq. Each team will play three group-stage matches against the other sides in the group.
When does FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G start and finish?
Group G begins on 14 June 2026 and concludes on 28 June 2026. All three matchdays must be completed before the knockout stage begins, with the final matchday fixtures played simultaneously to ensure fairness.
How do teams qualify from Group G at the 2026 World Cup?
The top two teams from Group G advance automatically to the Round of 32. Additionally, 8 of the 12 third-placed teams (those with the best record across all groups) will also progress. Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. If teams are level on points, tiebreakers are applied in order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head result, and disciplinary record.
Where are Group G matches played at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G fixtures take place at Santa Clara, CA, East Rutherford, NJ. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with matches spread across 16 stadiums in all three nations.
What are the Group G fixtures at the 2026 World Cup?
The Group G schedule is: Egypt vs Iraq (Matchday 1, Santa Clara, CA); Argentina vs Italy (Matchday 1, East Rutherford, NJ); Argentina vs Egypt (Matchday 2, East Rutherford, NJ); Italy vs Iraq (Matchday 2, Santa Clara, CA); Argentina vs Iraq (Matchday 3, East Rutherford, NJ); Italy vs Egypt (Matchday 3, Santa Clara, CA).
Who is the favourite to win Group G at the 2026 World Cup?
Argentina (FIFA ranking #1) enter as the highest-ranked side in Group G, making them the pre-tournament favourite to top the group.