Hossam Ghaly Confident Egypt Can Surprise Belgium in World Cup

Hossam Ghaly, former captain of the Egyptian national team and Al Ahly, expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to deliver a strong performance during the 2026 World Cup. He remains optimistic about the Pharaohs achieving a positive result in their upcoming match against Belgium.

The Egyptian team is set to face Belgium at Ohio Stadium in the United States as part of the World Cup tournament.

In an interview on ON Sport, Ghaly noted that Egyptian fans are eagerly anticipating a standout performance from their national team, emphasizing that there is a chance for an early surprise in the tournament.

He stated, “We are all hopeful that the Egyptian national team will have a good World Cup and succeed in delivering one of the tournament’s first surprises by defeating Belgium.”.

The Egyptian squad aims to kick off their World Cup journey with a positive outcome that would provide them with a significant boost in their quest for advancement to the next round, especially given the tough competition within their group.