Belgium Heightens Security Measures Ahead of World Cup Match Against Egypt

The Belgium national football team is finalizing its preparations for the 2026 World Cup, set to kick off its campaign against Egypt on Monday in the opening match of Group G.

Group G features Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, creating a balanced yet challenging landscape for teams vying for advancement to the knockout stages.

Recent media reports indicated that the Belgian coaching staff has taken steps to enhance security measures around their training facilities, including changing the coverings surrounding the area to prevent any leaks regarding their tactical preparations ahead of the matches.

However, these initial measures did not fully achieve the desired results. According to Belgian newspaper nieuwsblad, as the opening match against Egypt approaches, a stricter stance has been adopted to thwart any potential spying or unauthorized observation of their training sessions.

The newspaper reported that last week it became evident that activities within the training camp were visible through the coverings. This prompted officials to replace them on Thursday; however, this action was still deemed insufficient for achieving an adequate level of security.

Consequently, Belgium’s management decided to reinforce the coverings once more and insisted on conducting training sessions—especially tactical drills—in complete secrecy away from prying eyes.

Furthermore, nieuwsblad noted that security around the training area is under constant surveillance throughout the day, with security personnel ready to respond to any unauthorized approach.

The current setup reportedly makes it nearly impossible to see what is happening inside Belgium’s camp, suggesting that any attempts at espionage by what was described as “Egyptian spies” or others would be futile.

The only information alleged to have been leaked previously pertains to Belgium’s use of a training method involving “sauna” techniques—an approach that seems fitting given that temperatures during the tournament could reach up to 30 degrees Celsius.