Egypt Aims for Historic Win Against Belgium in World Cup 2026 Opener

Egyptian fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming clash between the national team and Belgium, set to take place during the 2026 World Cup. This match holds special significance as it marks the first official encounter between the two teams in history.

While Egypt and Belgium have faced each other several times before, all previous meetings were friendly matches. The World Cup matchup will be their first competitive fixture.

In their four prior meetings, Egypt has demonstrated a clear advantage, winning three times compared to Belgium’s single victory.

The Pharaohs have scored a total of seven goals in these encounters, while conceding only four, highlighting Egypt’s relative dominance in their head-to-head record.

The first meeting occurred in February 1999 when Egypt secured a narrow victory with a goal from Hazem Emam.

In February 2005, Egypt achieved its largest win over Belgium, dominating with a score of 4-0. During that match, Emad Miteb shone with two goals, while Amr Zaki and Ahmed Eid Abdel-Malik contributed one goal each.

The third encounter took place in June 2018 as both teams prepared for the World Cup in Russia. In that match, Belgium claimed its only victory over Egypt with a decisive score of 3-0.

The most recent clash was in November 2022, where Egypt reclaimed its dominance by winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Mostafa Mohamed and Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.

As the Egyptian team prepares for this upcoming match, they aim to extend their historical advantage over Belgium and secure a positive result as they kick off their campaign in the 2026 World Cup.

The highly anticipated match is scheduled for next Monday evening, drawing excitement from Egyptian football fans who hope for a strong start for the Pharaohs on the global stage.