Egypt face Belgium on Monday 15 June 2026 in a Group G fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Pharaohs and the Red Devils meet on matchday one, with both sides aiming to start their tournament with a win.
What is FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of football’s flagship tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico between 11 June and 19 July 2026. This is the first World Cup contested by 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four. The top two sides from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a 32-team knockout stage.
Group G includes Belgium, Egypt, and two other nations fighting for the second automatic qualification spot alongside the group winners.
When is Egypt vs Belgium?
Egypt vs Belgium kicks off at 18:00 ET on Monday 15 June 2026 (23:00 BST, 00:00 CEST on 16 June). It is one of four fixtures scheduled for matchday one of Group G, with the opponents both playing their second group fixture later in the week.
Where is Egypt vs Belgium?
The match is staged at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The venue, home to Seattle Sounders FC and the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, has a capacity of around 69,000 and is one of 11 US host venues for the tournament. Lumen Field is known for its vocal home atmosphere and closed-in bowl design.
Key Contenders
Belgium arrive as one of Europe’s more experienced squads, with Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku leading a generation that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018. Rudi Garcia’s side qualified via their UEFA group and will be expected to top Group G, though a rebuilding phase has tempered expectations compared with the nation’s so-called golden generation.
Egypt return to the World Cup for the first time since 2018, driven by Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. The Pharaohs qualified as African group winners and bring a well-drilled defensive structure under their national team staff. Salah’s presence makes Egypt a dangerous opponent on the counter-attack, and the forward will be central to any Egyptian hopes of progress.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom, the match is carried live by the BBC or ITV as part of the broadcasters’ shared World Cup coverage, with streaming on BBC iPlayer or ITVX. In the United States, Fox Sports holds English-language rights, with Telemundo providing Spanish-language coverage. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN and CTV. FIFA+ offers highlights and global clips, while official streaming partners in other regions are listed on FIFA.com.
History and Records
Belgium and Egypt have met rarely at senior international level, with no previous FIFA World Cup meeting. Belgium’s best World Cup finish remains third place in 2018, while Egypt’s best tournament run came in 1934 and 1990 when they reached the group stage. The two nations last played a competitive match in a friendly ahead of Russia 2018.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for Egypt vs Belgium are sold through FIFA’s official ticketing portal at FIFA.com/tickets. Prices for group-stage matches at the 2026 World Cup start from around 60 US dollars and rise for premium and hospitality categories. Resale and secondary market options are also available through FIFA’s official resale platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Egypt vs Belgium start?
The match kicks off at 18:00 ET (23:00 BST) on Monday 15 June 2026.
Where is Egypt vs Belgium being held?
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
How can I watch Egypt vs Belgium?
BBC or ITV in the UK, Fox Sports and Telemundo in the US, TSN and CTV in Canada.
Have Egypt and Belgium met at a World Cup before?
No. This is the first senior World Cup meeting between the two nations.