World Cup 2026: What are the knockout round scenarios for Group G?

Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains completely open as four teams finish the first matchday tied on one point each. The article sets out the knockout-round scenarios ahead of the second day of group play, with games scheduled for Sunday, June 21 and Friday, June 26, with all times listed as Eastern. On Sunday, Belgium plays Iran at 3:00 p.m., followed by New Zealand vs. Egypt at 9:00 p.m. The final group matches run on Friday, June 26, with New Zealand vs. Belgium and Egypt vs. Iran, both at 11:00 p.m. Because none can clinch or be eliminated based on the June 21 results, the article says it will update scenarios after the second day. Mark Schofield covers the tournament for NFL and F1 coverage.