Belgium face Egypt in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G opener at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday 15 June 2026. The match pairs the Red Devils against an Egypt side returning to the World Cup and led by one of the game’s biggest names in Mohamed Salah.
What is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the men’s world championship and the first tournament co-hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the first to feature an expanded 48-team field in 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to a new Round of 32 knockout phase.
When is Belgium vs Egypt?
Kick-off is at 14:00 local time (PDT) on Monday 15 June 2026. That is 17:00 ET on the US East Coast, 22:00 BST in the United Kingdom, 23:00 CEST in Belgium and 00:00 EEST on Tuesday in Egypt.
Where is Belgium vs Egypt being played?
The match is at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and MLS’s Seattle Sounders. The stadium has a capacity of around 69,000 for football and will host six matches during the tournament. A natural grass pitch will be installed over the existing FieldTurf surface.
Key Contenders
Belgium qualified through UEFA under head coach Rudi Garcia, appointed in 2025 after Domenico Tedesco’s exit. The squad still features Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, Real Madrid playmaker Jeremy Doku, Juventus defender Arthur Vermeeren and goalkeeper Matz Sels. Belgium reached the semi-finals in Russia 2018, the best result in the country’s history, but exited the group stage in Qatar 2022.
Egypt return to the World Cup for the first time since 2018, when they were eliminated in the group stage despite Mohamed Salah’s presence. Head coach Hossam Hassan leads a squad still captained by Liverpool forward Salah, with Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, Al-Ittihad striker Mostafa Mohamed and Galatasaray’s Mostafa Fathi among the key figures. Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history but have yet to progress beyond the group stage at a World Cup.
How to Watch Belgium vs Egypt
In the United Kingdom, the match is free-to-air on BBC or ITV with streaming on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. In the United States, FOX carries English-language coverage and Telemundo handles Spanish. Belgian viewers can watch on RTBF and VRT. Egyptian fans can follow on ON Sport and Al-Nahar. FIFA+ provides streaming in selected markets.
History and Records
Belgium and Egypt have met just twice, most recently a 3-0 Belgium friendly win in June 2018 during preparations for the Russia World Cup. They have never met at a World Cup. Belgium’s best finish is third place in 2018, while Egypt have never won a game at a World Cup finals tournament.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets are sold via FIFA’s official ticketing portal at fifa.com/tickets. Hospitality packages remain available through On Location, FIFA’s official hospitality partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Belgium vs Egypt kick off?
At 14:00 PDT (17:00 ET) on Monday 15 June 2026, which is 22:00 BST.
Where is Belgium vs Egypt being held?
At Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
How can I watch Belgium vs Egypt?
BBC or ITV in the UK, FOX and Telemundo in the US, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, ON Sport in Egypt.
When did Egypt last play at a World Cup?
Egypt’s last World Cup appearance was Russia 2018, where they exited the group stage.