FIFA 2026 World Cup - Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) Tips

Match Details

Date: 16/6/26 5:00AM

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington.

Current Betting Odds

Belgium: $1.61

Draw: $3.90

Egypt: $5.50

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A huge match with major repercussions for both sides. With Group G being one of the more even, it is imperative for both these countries to secure three points and kick off the tournament well. These teams have met an international level before, but it dates back to far to be relevant to these squads.

Belgium remained undefeated through qualifying and have sent some warning shots to the competition with a 7-0 explosion against Liechtenstein and 5-0 against Tunisia. After we saw the US look scintillating in their World Cup owner it only works better for Belgium who beat them back in March 5-2.

Best Bet

Belgium

Win

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$1.61

It’s the way in which the Red Devils cruised through qualifying that stands out to me and the ability to stack on goals against broken teams. After a disappointing Qatar campaign it looks like the road to redemption has begun.

Some of the so called ‘golden generation’ of Belgium football may have moved on but they still have highly recognisable talent. Kevin De Bruyne has been doing this forever and his ability to control the game from the midfield seems timeless.

Lukaku is also a name you may be familiar with; he has scored 90 goals from 126 international caps and a staple of Belgium football. Add a young up and coming partner in crime in Jeremy Doku and the Red Devils look potent.

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Both teams to score YES/Corners Over 8.5

SGM

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$2.87

The brick wall like defence is one of Egypt’s main characteristics. Under new manager Hossam Hassan the team has developed a fast and lethal attack, out of their customary defence.

Liverpool’s Mo Salah is the jewel in the Egyptian crown, Mostafa Mohamed and Omar Marmoush are also talented strikers and add genuine pace to the Pharaoh’s front lines.

Although I can see Belgium pressing for long passages of play, this will be nothing new for Egypt who are happy to defend and never look flustered after multiple attacks. If Belgium can score early, it may force Egypt to open up in the second half as they look to equalise.

Value Bet

Mohammed Salah

Anytime goalscorer

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$3.75

The Liverpool F.C striker is world renowned and the goat of Egyptian football.

Sometimes seen as a one man show for Egypt, he will be happy to be buoyed by some young up and coming talent. Known for his control at speed and clinical finishes, Salah is a record-breaking striker. In 2023 he became Liverpool’s top premier league scorer, with 211 goals for the club.

If Belgium get sucked in and focus solely on breaking the draught, Salah can easily get behind them into unstoppable positions. Salah does not need much before he becomes dangerous and can create in minimal space.

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David Gibson

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