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Belgium and Egypt are set to clash in an intriguing Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams are vying for crucial first three points in the group stage, aiming for a strong start on their path to the knockout rounds. The match is being held at the modern Seattle Stadium in the USA. You can watch the game live on Sportal.bg.
The Belgians enter as favorites on paper, but the "Pharaohs" are ready to spring a surprise. An interesting detail is that the match coincides exactly with Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday, providing extra motivation for the Liverpool winger. On the other hand, the Africans are still chasing their historic first victory at a World Cup, having failed to secure a win in their previous three appearances in 1934, 1990, and 2018.
Rudi Garcia opts for Thibaut Courtois in goal, supported by a solid defensive line of Thomas Meunier, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, and Timothy Castagne. In midfield, Aston Villa teammates Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans will provide stability, while the creative trio of Leandro Trossard, captain Kevin De Bruyne, and the speedy Jérémy Doku will operate directly behind striker Charles De Ketelaere, who gets a chance ahead of Romelu Lukaku.
Hossam Hassan has chosen Mostafa Shobeir between the posts, with a defensive quartet of Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hamdi Fathi, and Ahmed El Fotouh in front of him. The double pivot in midfield consists of Mohanad Lasheen and Marwan Attia, while the "Pharaohs'" attacking prowess is completed by Emam Ashour in the center, Mostafa Ziko on the left wing, the legendary Mohamed Salah on the right, and the in-form central striker Omar Marmoush.
BELGIUM: Courtois, Meunier, Ngoy, Mechele, Castagne, Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Doku, Trossard, De Ketelaere
EGYPT: Shobeir, Hany, Ibrahim, Fathi, El Fotouh, Attia, Lasheen, Ashour, Salah, Ziko, Marmoush
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