The Group G opener between Egypt and Belgium will take place at Lumen Field Stadium in Seattle. Belgium and Egypt are considered two of the favorites to advance from Group G to the knockout stage, alongside Iran and New Zealand.
In their last four meetings, Belgium have dominated the fixture with three wins, while Egypt have managed only one victory.
Belgium Team News
Belgium, led by head coach Rudi Garcia, are currently undergoing a transition phase following the end of their golden generation era. Experienced players such as Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Meunier, Thibaut Courtois, and Romelu Lukaku remain part of the squad. They are now combined with emerging talents like Amadou Onana and Jeremy Doku.
Other key players such as Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans add further balance to a squad that blends experience with youthful energy.
Belgium enter the 2026 World Cup with strong ambitions to bounce back from their disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign and underwhelming Euro 2024 performance. Under Rudi Garcia, the team has shown clear signs of improvement and growing consistency.
They also qualified for the tournament unbeaten and have produced impressive performances in several friendly matches in early 2026.
Egypt Team News
Egypt’s form cannot be underestimated. They secured their place at the 2026 World Cup with an impressive campaign, topping their CAF qualification group with 26 points and remaining unbeaten in 10 matches.
However, Hossam Hassan’s side still carry the disappointment of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, where they were eliminated in the semi-finals by Senegal. Despite that, Egypt remain one of Africa’s most successful national teams, with seven AFCON titles, their last coming in 2010.
Hossam Hassan is now focused on strengthening the team’s mentality and helping them perform confidently on the world stage.
Egypt are known for their compact defensive structure and pragmatic approach, relying heavily on quick and dangerous counter-attacks.
Mohamed Salah remains their key attacking threat, supported by Mostafa Mohamed, Omar Marmoush, and creative midfielder Trezeguet.
Predicted Lineups
Belgium: Courtois (GK); Meunier, Ngoy, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku.
Egypt: El Shenawy (GK); Hany, Ibrahim, Rabia, Fatouh; Lasheen, Fathy; Salah, Trezeguet, Zizo; Marmoush.
Score Prediction
Several analysts believe that Belgium’s greater squad depth and international experience give them a clear edge in this matchup. With players competing regularly in top European leagues, Belgium are expected to control possession and dictate the tempo of the game.
However, Egypt are widely regarded as a dangerous underdog. Their defensive organization has improved significantly in recent years, and they are particularly effective when playing in a compact shape. With quick transitions and fast counter-attacks, Egypt have the ability to punish any defensive mistakes.
Predicted Score: Belgium 2–1 Egypt
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