Belgium vs Egypt: World Cup Group G Preview
Short overview
Belgium and Egypt meet in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15 at Seattle Stadium. Both teams are undefeated in qualifiers, with Egypt making their first World Cup appearance since 2018. The match kicks off at 12:00 local time.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on June 15 as Belgium take on Egypt at Seattle Stadium in a Group G showdown. The match is scheduled for Monday, 15 June, with kick-off at 12:00 local time in Seattle (21:00 Brussels, 22:00 Cairo).
Team Form and History
Both Belgium and Egypt enter the tournament undefeated in their qualifying campaigns. Belgium, known as the Red Devils, won their opening match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Canada and will aim to replicate that form. Egypt, the Pharaohs, are making their first World Cup appearance since Russia 2018. The two sides last met in a friendly prior to the 2022 World Cup, with Egypt winning 2-1.
Predicted Lineups
Belgium's probable starting XI: Courtois; Meinier, Ngoy, Theate, Castagne; Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne; Doku, Trossard; De Ketelaere.
Egypt's probable starting XI: Shobeir; Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fatouh; Marawan Attia, Mohanad Lasheen; Salah, Emam Ashour, Trezeguet; Marmoush.
How to Watch and Follow
For broadcast information specific to your location, visit the World Cup scores and fixtures page, which lists all available broadcaster details. Fans can also follow the action via the FIFA Match Centre, offering team news, live blogs, and in-depth statistics on every fixture.
Tickets and Hospitality
Visit the dedicated tickets and hospitality page for information on available tickets and hospitality packages for Belgium vs Egypt and all FIFA World Cup matches.
Venue: Seattle Stadium
Seattle Stadium features a unique horseshoe shape with an open north end, providing a stunning view of the Seattle skyline. The venue holds two Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor stadium, achieved in September and December 2013. It is known as a fortress for Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders and the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. During the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, six matches were held at the venue, including Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over River Plate and Paris-Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over the Sounders in the group stage.
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