Egypt Begins World Cup 2026 Journey Against Belgium

Egypt’s national team kicks off its World Cup 2026 campaign with a challenging match against Belgium this evening, Monday, at Lumen Field in Seattle, USA, as part of the opening round of the group stage.

The Pharaohs enter the match with high hopes of securing a positive result against one of Europe’s top teams, fueled by the desire of Egyptian fans for a strong start that enhances their chances of advancing to the next round.

Head coach Hossam Hassan is counting on the experience of key players, including Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, to clinch a historic first win for Egypt in World Cup history.

This marks Egypt’s fourth appearance in the World Cup following previous entries in 1934, 1990, and 2018. The team has yet to secure a victory in its past outings, with only two draws and five losses, making the match against Belgium particularly significant both historically and for results.

On the other hand, Belgium approaches this match with high morale, backed by a stellar lineup featuring stars like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jeremy Doku. They aim to regain their global prestige after an early exit from the group stage in the 2022 World Cup.

Match Timing for Egypt vs. Belgium in World Cup 2026

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

Broadcast Channels for Egypt vs. Belgium in World Cup 2026

The match will be exclusively broadcast by beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa. It will air on beIN Sports Max 3 and also be available on Algeria’s terrestrial channel broadcast via Nilesat.