Belgium vs Egypt: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds2%0.2%
FIFA standing#9#29
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Belgium meet Egypt with the live market leaning Belgium's way (58.5% to win, 23.5% draw). A transitional Belgium still blessed with talent. Egypt, meanwhile, salah leads the Pharaohs back to the World Cup.

Belgium's edge comes from match-winning individuals, but Egypt will look to exploit ageing defence. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

BEL Belgium

KD
Kevin De Bruyne
AM · Napoli
JD
Jérémy Doku
LW · Manchester City
RL
Romelu Lukaku
ST · Napoli

EGY Egypt

MS
Mohamed Salah
RW · Liverpool
OM
Omar Marmoush
FW · Manchester City
ME
Mohamed Elneny
DM · Al Jazira