New Zealand enters Group G as the clear underdog in trader consensus, reflecting its lower FIFA ranking, shallower squad depth, and historical struggles against established sides from Europe, Africa, and Asia. Belgium is widely viewed as the group frontrunner on the strength of its superior talent and recent qualifying form, while Egypt and Iran sit as mid-tier contenders with stronger recent results and more experienced rosters. Matches begin June 15 with no prior group results to shift odds, though previews consistently project New Zealand finishing last due to tougher stylistic matchups and limited attacking firepower. Belgium’s low probability for last place underscores its expected dominance across the three fixtures.