June 5, 2026

Tournament Preview: Group G & H

We move on to Group G and Group H in our huge tournament preview series, with Belgium and Spain amongst the teams involved. Let’s take a closer look at these two groups as our preview of this summer’s big football party continues!

GROUP G

Belgium, managed by Didier Garcia, enters as a side with considerable attacking talent despite being in a transitional phase. Egypt will be competitive with their own African pedigree, Iran represents Asian football, and New Zealand complete the group as Oceania’s representative.

Belgium’s squad still contains quality, and Garcia’s task is to galvanize a group that has underperformed in recent tournaments. They have the talent to progress but consistency will be key. Egypt possess experience and technical quality that should make them competitive, whilst Iran have shown they can compete against stronger sides in tournament settings.

New Zealand face a significant step up in competition but have earned their place through qualification.

Belgium and Egypt appear most likely to advance, though Iran could prove competitive.

Bets to consider

  • Iran to qualify from Group G at 1.50
  • New Zealand to concede the most goals in the group at 1.65
  • Belgium to win Group G at 1.35

GROUP H

Spain, under Luis de la Fuente, are European favorites with possession-based football and technical quality. Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, bring South American pedigree and experience, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde complete the group representing different continental strengths.

Spain’s approach under De la Fuente emphasizes control and technical excellence. They’ve rebuilt effectively after disappointing campaigns and have the quality to challenge. Uruguay under Bielsa represent serious tournament experience. His appointment was significant, bringing tactical intelligence and a winner’s mentality. Bielsa understands how to prepare sides for tournament football at the highest level.

Saudi Arabia will compete without expectations of progressing far, whilst Cape Verde, making their tournament debut, face considerably higher-ranked opposition.

Spain and Uruguay should progress, with this group likely to be competitive depending on preparation.

Bets to consider

  • Uruguay to finish 2nd in Group H at 1.60
  • Saudi Arabia not to qualify from Group H at 1.54
  • Cape Verde to finish 3rd in the group at 2.65

Don’t forget that we also have Early Payout on this tournament, which you can read more about here.

Please note that the odds might have changed since the writing and/or publication of this article.
Last updated: 05.06.26