Belgium vs Egypt lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- R. Garcia
- H. Hassan
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Live Standings
When and where? Kick-Off Times, Stadium, City
For viewers in North America, here are the kickoff times across the major time zones:
Time Zone | Kickoff Time |
Eastern Time (EDT) | 3:00 PM |
Central Time (CDT) | 2:00 PM |
Mountain Time (MDT) | 1:00 PM |
Pacific Time (PDT) | 12:00 PM (Noon) |
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Belgium vs Egypt is available to watch live in the United States across several TV channels and streaming platforms. English-language coverage airs on FOX and FOX One, while Spanish-language viewers can follow the action on Telemundo. Fubo and Peacock also carry the match as streaming options. The full list of broadcasters is below.
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Belgium and Egypt open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns at Seattle Stadium on Monday, June 15, in what is the Group G opener for both nations. The Red Devils arrive as one of the stronger European sides in the draw, while Egypt return to the tournament stage for the first time since Russia 2018.
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Under Rudi Garcia, Belgium have assembled a squad that blends the experience of Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois with a younger generation full of pace and creativity. Jeremy Doku, the Manchester City winger, has drawn widespread attention heading into the tournament, with his directness and ability to beat defenders in tight spaces making him one of the more exciting wide players in the competition.
For Egypt, the weight of expectation falls squarely on Mohamed Salah. This is just the fourth World Cup appearance in the Pharaohs' history, and their talisman finds himself in the later stages of his international career with a point to prove on the biggest stage. The 2018 campaign in Russia ended without a single point, and Salah missed the 2022 tournament entirely after Egypt failed to qualify. North America represents a chance to rewrite that story.
Getty ImagesCoach Hossam Hassan has a squad capable of competing. Omar Marmoush and Trezeguet offer genuine attacking threat alongside Salah, and Egypt's recent preparatory results suggest a side that has found some defensive organisation, holding Spain to a goalless draw in March before beating Saudi Arabia 4-0 days later.
Belgium's pre-tournament form has been strong. A 5-0 win over Tunisia and a 2-0 victory against Croatia in June friendlies point to a side in good rhythm. Garcia's system has created clear patterns, with De Bruyne dictating tempo and Doku stretching defences from the left.
Seattle Stadium provides a fitting backdrop for two sides with genuine knockout-stage ambitions. Both teams know that a strong start in Group G, which also includes Iran and New Zealand, could prove decisive when the knockout picture comes into focus.
For everything you need to know about how to watch Belgium vs Egypt live, including TV channel details, live stream options, and kick-off time, read on.
How to watch Belgium vs Egypt with VPN
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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Highlights
It was a game that took a while to light up, but from the second half especially, it was highly entertaining.
After a tight opening 20 minutes, Ashour smashed Egypt into the lead with his first goal for his country with a fine low, right-footed drive from just outside the box that gave Courtois no chance.
They nearly went 2-0 up 12 minutes later but this time Courtois did well to get down low to turn away Ziko’s effort from an angle from just inside the penalty area.
Belgium struggled to create anything meaningful until first half injury time when Doku fired over from near the penalty spot when well placed.
After the break, the game really sparked into life. In a pulsating start to the second half, De Bruyne nearly levelled the scores but his fine, curling free kick hit the outside of the post in the 53rd minute.
Shortly after at the other end, goalscorer Ashour lashed the ball well wide from close range after Courtois could only weakly palm away Salah’s header. Egypt’s Marmoush then went close but could only fire well over when under pressure.
With the game opening up, Belgium then had chances to level. Tielemans’s left foot volley from 20 yards flashed narrowly wide, and De Bruyne scuffed a good chance straight at the keeper.
But Belgium weren’t to be denied as substitute Lukaka, moments after entering the field, forced Hany into an unfortunate own goal under pressure from the Napoli striker who was trying to get on the end of Meunier’s fine low cross from the right in the 66th minute.
Both sides had chances after that to win the game in an end-to-end finish, but the points were shared in an entertaining encounter in Seattle.
Team news & squads
Belgium vs Egypt lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- R. Garcia
- H. Hassan
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
The starting lineups for today's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G clash between Belgium and Egypt have been officially confirmed.
Both teams will be lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Notably for Belgium, Romelu Lukaku and Dodi Lukébakio will start on the bench, with Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere leading the line. For Egypt, captain Mohamed Salah starts on the right flank on his 34th birthday, forming an attacking trio with Mostafa Zico and Omar Marmoush.
Here are the confirmed starting XIs for both nations:
Position | Belgium | Egypt |
Goalkeeper | Thibaut Courtois | Mostafa Shobeir |
Right Back | Thomas Meunier | Mohamed Hany |
Center Back | Nathan Ngoy | Yasser Ibrahim |
Center Back | Brandon Mechele | Hamdi Fathy |
Left Back | Timothy Castagne | Ahmed Fatouh |
Defensive Midfield | Amadou Onana | Marwan Attia |
Defensive Midfield | Youri Tielemans | Mohanad Lasheen |
Right Winger | Jérémy Doku | Mohamed Salah |
Attacking Midfield | Kevin De Bruyne (C) | Emam Ashour |
Left Winger | Leandro Trossard | Mostafa Zico |
Striker | Charles De Ketelaere | Omar Marmoush |
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Belgium arrive at the tournament in strong form, winning four of their last five matches and drawing one. Their most recent outing was a 5-0 defeat of Tunisia on June 6, following a 2-0 win over Croatia four days earlier. Earlier in the spring, they beat the United States 5-2 and drew 1-1 with Mexico. Across those five matches, Belgium have scored 15 goals and conceded just two, with no defeats in the run.
Egypt's recent record is more mixed, producing two wins, one draw, and two losses from their last five. Their most recent match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brazil on June 6. Prior to that, they beat Russia 1-0 in late May and claimed a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in March. A goalless draw with Spain in between those results showed defensive resilience, though a loss to Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations in January remains a concern. Egypt have scored six goals and conceded three across the five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
BELLast 3 matches
EGY1
Win
0
Draws
2
Wins
Goals scored
6- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/3
- Both teams scored
- 1/3
The most recent meeting between these two sides took place in November 2022, with Egypt winning 2-1 in a friendly. Before that, Belgium claimed a 3-0 victory in a June 2018 friendly. The only other recorded meeting in the dataset saw Egypt win 4-0 as hosts in February 2005. Across the three available matches, Egypt hold two wins to Belgium's one.
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