Belgium and Egypt are all set to kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Both sides will face each other in a Group G clash on Tuesday, June 16. The much-anticipated match will take place at the Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
Belgium vs Egypt: Head-to-Head
Belgium and Egypt have faced each other four times, that too in International friendlies, in which Egypt holds a commanding 3-1 advantage over Belgium. The FIFA World Cup 2026, Group G clash is their first competitive meeting.
Both sides faced each other for the first time in 1999, where Egypt won 1-0. Egypt registered a massive win with a 4-0 victory over Belgium, which gave them a commanding lead. However, Belgium claimed its first win over Egypt in 2018, with a dominant 3-0 win in Brussels. Egypt made a strong comeback in 2022, with a 2-1 win.
Belgium vs Egypt: Team Form
Belgium will enter the match, riding on a positive momentum as they have won four of their five matches in 2026 so far. Their recent record stands at W-W-D-W. They secured an impressive 5-0 victory over Tunisia on June 6 and followed it up with a 2-0 win against Croatia on June 2. Their only setback came against Mexico in April when the match ended in a 1-1 draw
Belgium also defeated the United States 5-2 in March and has scored 13 goals. Belgium also conceded just three goals across their preparation matches. Key players such as Jérémy Doku, Leandro Trossard, and Kevin De Bruyne have all been in excellent form.
Meanwhile, Egypt have had an encouraging run of results, with their recent form reading L-W-D-W. They recorded a convincing 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in March, followed by a goalless draw against Spain in April. Egypt then defeated Russia 1-0 before suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Brazil on June 7. They also finished fourth at the Africa Cup of Nations in January. Write a prediction in one paragraph
Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction
Egypt holds a commanding 3-1 advantage over Belgium in head-to-head, but Belgium will enter the Group G clash as slight favourites thanks to their strong recent form and the quality available throughout their squad. Players like Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku and Leandro Trossard have been in excellent touch, while Belgium have looked sharp in attack, scoring freely in their recent matches.
However, Egypt’s disciplined defensive setup and their impressive performances against strong opponents suggest they will not be easy to break down. The African side also holds a superior head-to-head record against Belgium, which could give them added confidence. Expect a closely contested encounter.
Prediction: A 2-1 win for Belgium appears the most likely result, although a 1-0 victory or a 2-0 scoreline would not be surprising.
Belgium vs Egypt Probable starting XI
Belgium Probable starting XI
Thibaut Courtois; Thomas Meunier, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Timothy Castagne, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans; Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku; Charles De Ketelaere
Egypt Probable starting XI
Mostafa Shobeir; Mohamed Abdelmonem, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdy Fathy; Mohamed Hany, Mohanad Lasheen, Marwan Ateya, Ahmed El Fotouh, Mohamed Salah; Omar Marmoush, Trezeguet
Frequently asked questions
1. What time does the Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 match kick off?
The Group G match kicks off at 3 p.m. local time / 7:00 pm GMT / 12:30 a.m. IST
2. Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Egypt take place?
It will take place at Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
3. How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Egypt?
United States – FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One
United Kingdom – BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Canada – TSN+, TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, CTV, RDS App, CTV App, Crave
México – Canal 5 Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Las Estrellas, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX Mexico
India – Unite8 Sports Channel
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