Belgium enters Group G as the clear frontrunner, buoyed by a veteran-laden squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, and Romelu Lukaku alongside emerging depth that outclasses the competition in experience and European league pedigree. Egypt trails as the main challenger, relying heavily on Mohamed Salah’s attacking output and a recently unbeaten qualifying campaign under coach Hossam Hassan, though the Pharaohs seek their first-ever World Cup victory. Iran brings a compact, counter-attacking setup anchored by players like Mehdi Taremi, while New Zealand’s physical, set-piece-oriented approach offers limited upside against higher-ranked sides. Squad announcements in mid-May reinforced Belgium’s edge without major disruptions, aligning with trader consensus on the group’s hierarchy ahead of June matches.