Egypt and Belgium Set for World Cup Showdown: A Historical Perspective

The Egyptian national football team, led by coach Hossam Hassan, is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, facing a significant challenge against Belgium in a highly anticipated match.

The draw for the World Cup, held at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., placed Egypt in Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran.

Egypt and Belgium will compete in the opening match of Group G, both aiming for victory to secure three crucial points in their quest to advance to the knockout stages of the global tournament.

Historical Encounters: Egypt vs. Belgium Before the 2026 World Cup

Historically, the encounters between Egypt and Belgium have favored the Pharaohs. The two teams have met on five occasions prior to this World Cup clash.

In those five matches, Egypt has emerged victorious four times, while Belgium has managed to win only once.

This statistic serves as a morale boost for the Egyptian players ahead of their upcoming showdown on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.

The most recent encounter took place in November 2022 at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, where Egypt secured a valuable 2-1 victory. Goals from Mostafa Mohamed and Mahmoud Hassan ‘Trezeguet’ sealed the win for Egypt, while Luis Openda scored for Belgium.