Egypt vs Belgium in World Cup 2026 Opener: Kick-off Time, Predicted Lineups, and Broadcast Details Ahead of the Highly Anticipated Clash
Global football attention will turn on Monday evening at 10:00 PM (local time) to Lumen Field, where Egypt face Belgium in the opening round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Both national teams are drawn in Group G alongside New Zealand and Iran, forming a highly competitive group in which every point is expected to be crucial in the race for qualification to the knockout stage.
Hossam Hassan Reflects on Egypt’s World Cup Journey
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan expressed his pride in representing Egypt at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, stating that he was part of a generation that helped shape the nation’s football history on the global stage.
In recent media remarks, Hassan said:
“We believe we delivered a good performance for Egypt in the 1990 World Cup, although we hoped for a better outcome.”
He also highlighted the importance of Mohamed Salah, describing him as one of Egypt’s most influential players, emphasizing that the national team heavily relies on his experience and leadership.
Hassan further noted that football in Egypt goes beyond sport, describing it as a way of life, adding that Egyptian fans are deeply passionate and constantly aspire to see their national team among the world’s best.
Egypt’s Fixtures at the 2026 World Cup
Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:00 PM Cairo and Mecca time.
In their second group-stage match, Egypt will face New Zealand on Monday, June 22, at 4:00 AM.
Their final group fixture will be against Iran on June 27, 2026, at 6:00 AM.
Egypt’s Preparations for the Tournament
The Egyptian national team prepared for the World Cup through a training camp that included two high-profile friendly matches against Russia and Brazil, aimed at improving tactical readiness and player fitness ahead of the tournament.
Belgium Enter the Match in High Confidence
On the other side, Belgium enter the match with strong confidence and high morale, boasting a world-class squad featuring several top international stars.
Their lineup is led by Kevin De Bruyne, all-time leading scorer Romelu Lukaku, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Belgium prepared for the World Cup with two friendly matches against Croatia and Tunisia, winning both encounters convincingly.
They defeated Croatia 2–0 in their first friendly before securing a dominant 5–0 victory over Tunisia in their second match.
Predicted Egypt Lineup vs Belgium
Goalkeeper: Mostafa Shobeir
Defenders: Ahmed Fattouh – Yasser Ibrahim – Mohamed Abdelmonem – Mohamed Hany
Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi – Marwan Attia – Emam Ashour
Forwards: Omar Marmoush – Mostafa Ziko
Predicted Belgium Lineup vs Egypt
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Castagne – Mechele – Ngoy – Meunier
Midfielders: Onana – Tielemans – Kevin De Bruyne
Forwards: Doku – De Ketelaere – Trossard
Broadcasting Channels
The Egypt vs Belgium match will be broadcast live at 10:00 PM Cairo time on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of FIFA competitions across the Middle East and North Africa.
Free-to-Air Broadcast Option
The match will also be available on Algeria’s terrestrial channel “El Mehwar Sport,” following its announcement to broadcast 13 World Cup 2026 matches, including Egypt vs Belgium, allowing fans to watch the game free of charge.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Overview
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition will mark the first time the tournament features 48 teams, making it the largest World Cup in history.
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