Preview
Scene-setter
Belgium face Egypt in matchday one of Group G at Lumen Field, Seattle on 15 Jun 2026 (kickoff 19:00 UK).
Title chance
The model rates Belgium's tournament title chance at 3.6%, Egypt's at 1.4%. A clear strength advantage on paper for Belgium.
Squad snapshot
Belgium's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/9/8/6 split). 20 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Axel Witsel (138 caps).
Egypt's squad is still provisional (27-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.
What's not yet rendered
What's not yet rendered:
- Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
- Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
- Group standings (added once first group results land)
- Egypt final squad (27-man preliminary squad)