Egypt Faces Belgium in World Cup Opener Today: Match Time, Broadcast Details, and Lineups

Egypt begins its journey in the 2026 World Cup with a challenging match against Belgium on Monday evening at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA. This clash marks the opening of the group stage for both teams.

The match holds significant importance for the Pharaohs, who are eager to secure their first-ever victory in World Cup history after failing to win any matches in their previous appearances.

Aiming for Success in Their Fourth Appearance

This will be Egypt’s fourth participation in the World Cup, having qualified impressively through the qualifiers. The team returns to the global stage after missing out since the 2018 Russia edition.

“Our goal is to present a commendable image of Egyptian football. I hope to repeat my victory over Belgium as a coach,” stated Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national team during a press conference ahead of the match.

Fans are excited to see their team perform strongly this year, especially with standout players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, alongside several experienced international players.

Despite facing criticism over their defensive playing style recently, Hossam Hassan’s coaching staff appears set to maintain this approach against Belgium, relying on quick counter-attacks and utilizing Salah and Marmoush’s speed.

Historically, Egypt has struggled to progress beyond the group stage in previous World Cups held in 1934, 1990, and 2018.

Belgium Seeks to Regain Its Former Glory

On the other hand, Belgium enters this tournament with high aspirations, benefiting from stability under coach Rudi Garcia and boasting a roster filled with some of Europe’s top talents including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jeremy Doku.

This marks Belgium’s fifteenth World Cup appearance and their fourth consecutive participation as they have established themselves as one of Europe’s elite teams in recent years.

The Red Devils aim to bounce back from their disappointing early exit during the group stage at the Qatar 2022 World Cup and reclaim the form that saw them finish third in 2018—their best achievement in tournament history.

In past tournaments, Belgium has played 51 matches at the World Cup, achieving 21 wins, 10 draws, and suffering 20 losses while scoring 69 goals and conceding 74.

Match Details: Egypt vs. Belgium

The match between Egypt and Belgium is scheduled for today, June 15, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is set for 10 PM Cairo and Mecca time.

Broadcast Information

The match will be broadcast exclusively by beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa regions. Fans can watch it on beIN Sports Max 3 or on Algeria’s terrestrial channel available via Nilesat.

Expected Lineup for Egypt Against Belgium

Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir.

Defense: Rami Rabia – Hamdi Fathy – Yasser Ibrahim – Ahmed Fattouh.

Midfield: Mohamed Hani – Imam Ashour – Marwan Attia – Ahmed Fattouh.

Attack: Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet – Mohamed Salah – Omar Marmoush.

Expected Lineup for Belgium

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defense: Thomas Meunier – Nathan Ngoy – Arthur Theate – Maxim De Cuyper.

Midfield: Amadou Onana – Youri Tielemans – Kevin De Bruyne.

Attack: Jeremy Doku – Romelu Lukaku – Leandro Trossard.