Egypt face Belgium in World Cup 2026 group stage opener

Egypt open their World Cup 2026 campaign on Sunday against Belgium in Group G, a match that could define their hopes of reaching a historic round-of-16 appearance. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jeremy Doku headline a Belgian side managed by Rudi Garcia that poses a serious challenge from the first whistle. With Amadou Onana anchoring midfield, Belgium's spine looks formidable, and Egypt will need a disciplined performance to contain their attacking threats. Hossam Hassan's squad carries momentum from a resilient friendly showing against Brazil and will aim to carry that fight into the tournament opener.