Belgium vs Egypt – Prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups 15-06

Belgium and Egypt begin their World Cup 2026 journey in this initial group stage fixture. The match is scheduled for this Monday, 15 June, at 8 PM (BEST), at the Lumen Field in Seattle, United States.

Both sides will be eager to secure a victorious start to their tournament, paving the way for a closely contested encounter. The prediction for this Belgium vs. Egypt clash anticipates a fascinating contest, particularly given that their head-to-head record shows a clear advantage for Egypt in previous meetings.

Find out where to watch the match and what our experts are predicting, as well as the probable line-ups expected for today"s encounter.

Belgium vs. Egypt - Head-to-head record

Historically, Egypt holds a surprising lead against Belgium. In their four encounters, Egypt have won three times, while Belgium secured a single victory. No previous matches have ended in a draw, suggesting a decisive outcome is likely.

The last two friendlies present a more balanced picture, with each side securing a win. Egypt defeated Belgium 2-1 in November 2022. Prior to that, Belgium won 3-0 in June 2018, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this fixture.

Belgium - In formidable goalscoring form

Belgium comes into the World Cup on the back of an impressive unbeaten run. Here, we take a closer look at the team’s current situation, highlighting their recent displays and tactical approach for this opening match. We will also analyse the expected Belgium vs. Egypt line-ups for the game.

Recent form

Belgium heads into their World Cup opener in strong form, unbeaten in their last four friendly matches. They achieved impressive 5-0 and 2-0 victories against Tunisia and Croatia respectively, showcasing both offensive power and defensive strength. This run gives them confidence for the first game.

During their World Cup qualification campaign, Belgium proved dominant, especially in attack. They secured high-scoring wins, such as 7-0 against Liechtenstein and 6-0 against Kazakhstan, highlighting their offensive capabilities. Their overall record from the last 21 matches includes ten wins, five draws, and six losses.

A challenge for the team is the absence of key centre-back Zeno Debast due to a hamstring injury, which might cause defensive instability. Conversely, Thomas Meunier offers an attacking threat from defence, having contributed two goals and two assists in his last seven appearances.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for Belgium

T. Courtois; T. Castagne, N. Ngoy, T. Meunier, A. Theate; Y. Tielemans, A. Onana, K. De Bruyne, J. Doku, L. Trossard ; C. De Ketelaere.

Manager: Rudi Garcia.

Egypt - A tough nut to crack

Let’s take a look at Egypt’s current situation. We will analyse the team’s momentum, their expectations and standout performers for the trip to Seattle.

Recent form

Egypt arrives with a resilient recent record, having reached the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. They proved their quality in tight games, a trend that continued in recent friendlies. Narrow results, including a 1-0 win over Russia and a 2-1 loss to Brazil, highlight that they are a difficult team to break down.

The Pharaohs’ attack is spearheaded by the in-form Trézéguet, who has notched five goals and two assists in his last ten appearances. He is supported by fellow attacker and Egypt’s biggest superstar, Mohamed Salah.

A major advantage for Egypt is arriving with a fully fit squad. Having no reported injuries allows them to field their strongest possible lineup and gives them tactical flexibility. Their organised structure and key attackers suggest they have the tools to make this a very challenging opening match for their opponents.

Results of the last five matches

Probable line-up for Egypt

M. El Shenawy; M. Abdelmonem, A.Fotouh, M.Hany, Y.Ibrahim; M. Lasheen, E. Ashour, M. Attia, Trézéguet, M. Salah; O. Marmoush.

Manager: Hossam Hassan.

Belgium vs. Egypt - Stats

• The last two meetings between these teams have produced an average of 3.0 goals per game.
• Belgium have won ten of their last 21 matches across all competitions, losing six.
• Egypt have only lost five of their previous 21 games, drawing five in the process.
• Belgium’s Thomas Meunier has been involved in four goals in his last seven appearances, with two goals and two assists.
• Egypt’s Trézéguet has contributed to seven goals in his last ten games, scoring five and assisting two.

Predictions for Belgium vs. Egypt - A game with goals

Belgium enters this World Cup opener with formidable attacking momentum, having scored freely in recent friendlies. Their quality in the final third makes them strong favourites to win the match.

However, Egypt is a resilient side that is difficult to break down and carries a significant threat with Trézéguet in attack. This could lead to an open game, with over 0.5 goals in the first half being a real possibility.

Considering Belgium"s firepower and Egypt"s ability to counter, a decisive result seems likely. Therefore, our main prediction is for a match where either team wins and there are over 2.5 goals in total.

Belgium x Egypt
Tip	Tip	Best Odd
Asian Handicap	Belgium to win the match	at BetMGM
Over/Under	Over 0.5 goals in the first half	1.38 at BetMGM

The odds mentioned were collected at the time of writing this prediction and are subject to change. Always check the bookmaker"s site for up-to-date information.

Best markets to bet on Belgium vs. Egypt

Discover additional betting tips for the Belgium vs. Egypt clash, offering different perspectives for this opening fixture.

🔥 Half-Time Result: Belgium - 2.18 at BetMGM

Belgium"s strong attack often helps them take early control. Expect them to start powerfully and lead by half-time, making them a solid pick to be winning at the break.

🔥 Corners - Who will win?: Belgium - 1.40 at BetMGM

With their anticipated dominance and attacking play, Belgium should earn numerous corners. Therefore, backing them to win the corner count is a good option for bets on Belgium vs. Egypt.

Where to watch Belgium vs. Egypt?

Here is where to watch Belgium vs. Egypt live:

• TV: BBC One (UK).
• Streaming: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC Radio 5 Live (GBR).

Belgium vs. Egypt - Match details

Check out the match details:

• Match: Belgium vs. Egypt
• Competition: World Cup 2026
• Date: 15/06/2026
• Kick-off: 8 PM (BST)
• Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, United States
• Broadcast: BBC iPlayer, BBC One UK, BBC Sport Web, BBC Radio 5 Live (GBR)

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