How And Where To Watch: Belgium vs Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Belgium and Egypt meet in one of the most intriguing matches of the opening round in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah on the field, both teams will be aiming to begin the tournament with a crucial victory.

🏟️ When and Where

Group G action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with a matchup that promises plenty of excitement between two talented and experienced national teams. Belgium will look to justify its status as one of the favorites, while Egypt hopes to make an early statement led by Mohamed Salah.

Match: Belgium vs Egypt
2026 FIFA World Cup – Group G
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle

📺 How and Where to Watch Belgium vs Egypt

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse, Renton, Washington, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere with teammates during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Quarter Final - Egypt v Ivory Coast - Adrar Stadium, Agadir, Morocco - January 10, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

⭐ Players to Watch

🇧🇪 Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

Kevin De Bruyne remains Belgium's most influential player. His ability to control the tempo of a match, create scoring opportunities, and deliver in crucial moments makes him one of the most impactful midfielders heading into this World Cup. In what could be one of his final World Cup appearances, the Belgian captain will be determined to lead his nation to a successful start.

🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah (Egypt)

Mohamed Salah arrives at the 2026 World Cup as the face of Egyptian football. The forward has been a decisive figure for his national team for more than a decade and continues to be a constant threat thanks to his pace, finishing ability, and experience on the biggest stages. Egypt will place much of its attacking hopes on the shoulders of its biggest star.

🎯 Final Analysis

While Belgium enter the match as favorites due to the depth of their squad and the experience gained from recent major international tournaments, Egypt have enough quality to compete on equal terms. Mohamed Salah's presence and the progress shown by the Pharaohs in recent years make this one of the most intriguing matches of the opening round in Group G and make it difficult to rule out a surprise.