- Belgium are undefeated in their last 10 matches across all competitions (Won 7, Drawn 3).
- Egypt have won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Belgium are averaging 4.5 goals per game in their last 4 home games.
An enthralling Group G opener
Belgium kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Egypt in a must-win game in this Group G encounter at Seattle Stadium on Monday.
This is a real stylistic battle between Rudi Garcia's free-flowing, pressing team and Hossam Hassan's compact and well-disciplined Egypt team.
Garcia has overseen the development of a flexible and aggressive tactical identity to the Red Devils' play since he was hired in January 2025. It's an aggressive style that involves a high line, intense pressing, but it's the transitions from defence to attack where the real danger lies for opponents.
Kevin De Bruyne is the maestro, but Jeremy Doku and Romelu Lukaku add explosive pace and clinical finishing to the frontline. Belgium has averaged a phenomenal 4.5 goals per-game across their last 4 home games, but this one is in Seattle.
Pharaohs' talisman is still Salah
Egypt have shown mixed form since Hassan was appointed as boss in February 2024. They are a disciplined team that will park the bus and then hit teams with rapid counter attacks featuring their talisman, Mohamed Salah.
The Liverpool man is the spark that makes the Pharaohs tick and Mostafa Ziko has made a name for himself as an attacking outlet of late, having scored 2 of their last 6 goals. Egypt won't sit back for the full 90 here, but their game plan will be to disrupt Belgium's play and catch them on the break.
Teams can edge an end-to-end thriller
Belgium to win at 1.72 is a top price considering the bookies have Egypt down as the underdogs, but this game could go to either side depending on how the Egyptians fare against the Red Devil's high line.
Over 2.5 goals is the play at 2.0, but with both teams to score at 1.92 offering similar odds we're having both of those selections here.
A Belgium win looks the most likely outcome, but the style clash between these two nations should lead to an open and entertaining game at Seattle Stadium.
