Belgium vs Egypt — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Belgium vs Egypt kicks off in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Belgium and Egypt meet in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a clash that pits European flair against African resilience. Belgium, under new management, have transitioned from their golden generation to a younger, dynamic squad. Key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku remain, but the emergence of talents such as Jérémy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere adds pace and creativity. The Red Devils are known for their fluid attacking play and technical superiority, but defensive frailties have been a concern. Egypt, led by the legendary Mohamed Salah, rely on a compact defensive structure and rapid counter-attacks. The Pharaohs have a strong spine, with Mohamed Elneny providing midfield stability and Ahmed Hegazi marshaling the defense. Egypt's biggest threat is Salah's ability to exploit spaces behind full-backs. Belgium will dominate possession and look to break down Egypt's low block, while Egypt will aim to hit on the break. Belgium need a win to top the group, while Egypt, seeking to advance from a tough group, will be content with a draw but will push for a victory if the opportunity arises. Expect a tactical battle with Belgium's quality likely to prevail, but Egypt's discipline and Salah's brilliance could cause an upset.

Key players to watch

Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) — The midfield maestro dictates play with his vision, passing range, and ability to score from distance. His creativity will be key to unlocking Egypt's defense.
Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) — Belgium's all-time top scorer, Lukaku's physical presence and finishing make him a constant threat. He thrives on service from De Bruyne and others.
Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) — The young winger's explosive pace and dribbling can stretch defenses and create chances. His ability to take on defenders one-on-one is a vital weapon.

Egypt

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) — Egypt's talisman and one of the world's best forwards. His movement, finishing, and ability to score from almost any position make him the team's biggest threat.
Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal) — The midfield anchor provides balance and composure. His passing and work rate are crucial for Egypt's transition from defense to attack.
Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad) — The experienced center-back leads the defense with his aerial prowess and reading of the game. He will be tasked with containing Lukaku.

How to watch Belgium vs Egypt — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Belgium vs Egypt?

Mon, Jun 15 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP G of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Belgium vs Egypt?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.