🇧🇪 Belgium · 🇪🇬 Egypt · 🇮🇷 Iran · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Group G
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G1 · Pot 1
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Belgium
UEFA
Garcia's rebuilt Red Devils — De Bruyne still pulling the strings, a fitness-gamble Lukaku up top. The golden generation's gone, but they're clear Group G favourites.
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G2 · Pot 2🇪🇬
Egypt
CAF
Salah's likely last World Cup, chasing his own coach's scoring record. With Marmoush alongside him and a miserly defence, Egypt are live for the knockouts.
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G3 · Pot 2🇮🇷
Iran
AFC
Ghalenoei's experienced, hard-to-beat Team Melli lean on talisman Mehdi Taremi. Azmoun's absence stings, but they're a genuine top-two threat.
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G4 · Pot 4🇳🇿
New Zealand
OFC
The lowest-ranked side at the tournament, but OFC steamrollers. Captain Chris Wood gives the All Whites a real focal point and a puncher's chance.
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