Belgium vs Egypt: World Cup Group G Opener

Belgium and Egypt open their World Cup Group G campaigns at Lumen Field in Seattle, with both sides starting level on zero points and aiming to seize early control in the section. Belgium are listed first in the group standings, with Egypt second, but neither has kicked a ball yet in this tournament.

Recent meetings offer an intriguing pointer. The record shows two friendlies in the last decade, both with Belgium at home. Belgium won 3-0 in Brussels in 2018, but Egypt responded with a 2-1 victory in Kuwait City in 2022, again as the away side. That split suggests there is no overwhelming psychological edge, even if Belgium have produced the heavier scoreline across those games.

With no competitive 2026 World Cup form or goal data yet for either team, this fixture shapes up as a pure test of how both adapt to the tournament stage and neutral venue conditions.

Verdict: Expect Belgium to edge a tight contest, but Egypt’s recent 2-1 away win in this matchup hints they are capable of making this opener far more competitive than reputations alone might suggest.