Belgium vs. Egypt, for the 2026 World Cup: day, time, TV, and how to watch online

Belgium and Egypt are set to kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns when they meet on Monday in the first match of Group G. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Argentinian time at Lumen Field in Seattle, United States. This fixture also opens the group stage, with Iran and New Zealand playing later the same day.

The Belgian national team, known as the Red Devils, has a strong recent World Cup record, achieving their best performance by finishing third in Russia 2018 and fourth in Mexico 1986. Several key players from the 2018 squad, including Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, and Romelu Lukaku, are expected to feature again. In contrast, Egypt, captained by star player Mohamed Salah, has participated in the World Cup twice, exiting in the group stage on both occasions (Italy 1990 and Russia 2018).

This encounter follows a recent friendly match between the two nations on November 18, 2022, where Egypt emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, thanks to goals from Mostafa Mohamed and Trézéguet. Historically, their four previous meetings have all been friendlies, with Egypt holding an advantage with three wins to Belgium's one.

Betting markets favor Belgium to win their opening match, with odds reflecting their status as a stronger contender. However, Egypt, led by Salah, will be aiming to cause an upset and make a strong start to their World Cup journey. The match will be broadcast on TyC Sports, DSports 2, and Flow channel 110, with streaming available on Paramount+.