Group G standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Belgium
A win in their opening match would put Belgium in a strong position to advance from Group G.
Egypt
An opening win over Belgium would be a major statement and strengthen Egypt's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Belgium | Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 7 | 33 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 | 4 |
| Best WC Finish | 3rd place (2018) | Group stage (2018) |
| Manager | Domenico Tedesco | Hossam Hassan |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group E winners | CAF — Group A winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Kevin De Bruyne | Mohamed Salah |
Prediction
Belgium 2 — 1 Egypt
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Belgium (ranked 7th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Belgium have appeared at 14 World Cups. Egypt have appeared at 4.
Belgium are ranked 7th in the world. Egypt are ranked 33th.
This match takes place at Lumen Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Lumen Field · Seattle · Capacity: 69,000
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