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Belgium 1–1 Egypt
15 Jun · Mon · Lumen Field
Our top forecastOver 1.5 goals
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Match summary

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 at Lumen Field in their Group G opener. Egypt took a surprise lead through Emam Ashour in the 19th minute and held it for nearly 50 minutes before a Mohamed Hany own goal in the 66th rescued a point for the favourites. Egypt defended superbly against a higher-ranked side, while Belgium's pressure lacked a final touch. A deserved point for Egypt leaves Group G open. Our forecast — over 1.5 goals — landed: the game produced two goals, enough to clear the line.

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Belgium – Egypt Prediction and Betting Tips

Belgium national football team logo
Belgium
W W D W
vs
12:00
15 Jun · Mon
Egypt national football team logo
Egypt
L W D W
Kick-off: 12:00 local (15 Jun) · 19:00 UTC Venue: Lumen Field Referee: Ramon Abatti (Brazil)
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Total:Over: 1.5 Over 1.5 goals 60% confidence
1.29odds

Both sides carry attacking quality and have looked vulnerable defensively in recent matches, a combination that points toward goals in an open opener.

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1X 60%
Belgium or draw
1.21 odds
Total:Under: 2.5 55%
Under 2.5 goals
1.88 odds
Total Team 1 Over: 0.5 70%
Belgium over 0.5 goals
1.14 odds
Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 60%
Egypt under 1.5 goals
1.19 odds
Belgium and Egypt open their Group G campaigns at Lumen Field in a fixture that pairs two attack-minded sides. Belgium arrive among the more fancied teams, rebuilt around pace and creativity on the flanks, while Egypt qualified strongly and carry a genuine goal threat of their own. Both have shown defensive vulnerability in recent matches, which points toward an open contest. Our forecast leans toward goals in a lively opener.

Two sides that want to attack

Belgium's reshaped attack is built on width and quick combinations, and they will back themselves to create chances against any opponent. Egypt, for their part, are well organised but carry real menace through their forward line and on the break. Neither manager is likely to prioritise caution in an opening match where a positive result sets the tone for the group, and that mutual intent should produce a game with chances at both ends.

The Seattle setting

Lumen Field offers one of the loudest atmospheres in the tournament, and Seattle's mild June climate means conditions should not be a limiting factor. With both teams settled and motivated, the stage is set for an entertaining occasion rather than a cagey stalemate. The key question is less whether goals arrive and more how many.

Our forecast

We expect an open, goal-bearing contest. Both sides carry attacking quality and both have looked vulnerable defensively in recent outings, a combination that historically favours goals. Our headline call is over 1.5 goals, with both teams capable of finding the net and a higher total very much in play if the game opens up as expected.
Belgium — recent matches
06 Jun 2026 Tunisia 5 — 0 W
02 Jun 2026 Croatia 2 — 0 W
01 Apr 2026 Mexico 1 — 1 D
28 Mar 2026 USA 5 — 2 W
Limited recent international matches
Egypt — recent matches
06 Jun 2026 Brazil 1 — 2 L
28 May 2026 Russia 1 — 0 W
31 Mar 2026 Spain 0 — 0 D
27 Mar 2026 Saudi Arabia 4 — 0 W
Limited recent international matches
18.11.2022 Belgium vs Egypt 1 — 2
06.06.2018 Belgium vs Egypt 3 — 0

Key Players

Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne AM Napoli · 110+ caps · 30 G · Captain
Romelu Lukaku ST Napoli · 110+ caps · 85 G
Jeremy Doku LW Man City · 25+ caps
Youri Tielemans CM Aston Villa · 75+ caps
Egypt
Mohamed Salah RW Liverpool · 100+ caps · 55 G · Captain
Omar Marmoush ST Man City · 30+ caps · 12 G
Mostafa Mohamed ST Nantes · 30+ caps
Mohamed Elneny CM Al-Jazira · 100+ caps

Injuries

Belgium
None reported
Egypt
None reported

Venue · Context

Stadium: Lumen Field
Capacity: 69,000
Seattle's Lumen Field is open-air with a famously loud crowd; the mild Pacific-Northwest climate keeps conditions fresh.
Weather: Mid-June Seattle: mild, ~18–23°C.

Suspensions

Belgium
None reported
Egypt
None reported

Other Group G matches

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MD1
Iran2–2New ZealandLANDED
MD2
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MD3
Egypt1–1IranLANDEDNew Zealand1–5BelgiumLANDED
MD16
USA1–4BelgiumLANDEDArgentina3–2EgyptLANDED
MD32
Belgium2–2SenegalLANDEDAustralia1–1EgyptLANDED

Team’s other matches

Belgium
Belgium0–0IranLANDEDNew Zealand1–5BelgiumLANDED
Egypt
New Zealand1–3EgyptLANDEDEgypt1–1IranLANDED

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