FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium vs Egypt is a Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place at Seattle Stadium on Monday 15 June and starts at 21:00 Netherlands time.
Match overview
Belgium vs Egypt opens the World Cup group stage for both sides. Belgium arrive with a squad moving beyond the old golden-generation label, mixing experienced names with a newer core of players.
Egypt enter the tournament looking for a major World Cup breakthrough. The Pharaohs have appeared at previous World Cups but are still chasing their first-ever World Cup win, making the Belgium opener a major opportunity and a difficult first test.
Group G
Belgium still have major tournament experience, but the team now carries a different profile: less golden-generation pressure and more focus on a refreshed squad trying to make a deep run.
Egypt return to the World Cup with Mohamed Salah still central to the story, supported by players such as Omar Marmoush and a squad aiming to go beyond past group-stage disappointments.
Group G also includes Iran and New Zealand. With the expanded World Cup format, a strong opening result can create early control in the fight for progression.
Why this match matters
Belgium will want to start the group stage with control and three points. A strong opening result would help settle the squad and set the tone before the remaining Group G fixtures.
Egypt have a different motivation: this is a chance to begin the tournament by challenging one of Europe’s established sides and building momentum toward a possible knockout-stage push.
Lineups and team news
The official starting lineups for Belgium vs Egypt will only be confirmed closer to kickoff. Any predicted lineups, injuries or tactical previews should be checked again on match day before being used.
For now, the stable information is the fixture itself: Belgium vs Egypt, Group G, Monday 15 June, 21:00 Netherlands time.
Previous meetings
Belgium and Egypt have faced each other four times before. Their World Cup meeting in 2026 adds a new competitive chapter to the fixture.
The most recent meeting came in 2022, when Egypt beat Belgium 2–1 in a pre-World Cup friendly.
This time the meeting comes in a World Cup group-stage setting, with both teams trying to start Group G with a strong result.
What to watch
Belgium will likely look to use midfield control, experience and attacking quality to manage the match. Egypt’s danger can come from direct moments, attacking transitions and the individual quality of players such as Salah and Marmoush.
The key question is whether Belgium can control the rhythm early, or whether Egypt can turn the match into a fast, uncomfortable opener with space to attack.
Watch at Sherlock Pub
Sherlock Pub will show Belgium vs Egypt live in The Hague. For groups, reserving ahead is recommended.