Belgium and Egypt launch World Cup action in Seattle amid fanfare
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Belgium faced Egypt in Seattle on June 15 for the city's first World Cup match. The event drew an official attendance of 66,775 fans, just short of the stadium’s capacity. Fans celebrated throughout the day despite a heat advisory and temperatures reaching 87 degrees. Players praised the atmosphere and the quality of the temporary grass pitch, which held up well during the match. The Red Devils will next prepare for their upcoming game against Australia on June 18, while ticket prices for that match have reportedly surged.
- •Belgium and Egypt's match was held at Lumen Field on June 15.
- •Attendance was officially recorded at 66,775 fans.
- •Heat advisory was in effect with temperatures reaching 87 degrees.
- •Belgium players were satisfied with the temporary grass pitch.
- •Belgium will play against Australia on June 18.
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"The weather, the new, temporary grass pitch, the just-about-packed stadium, scenes outside Lumen Field make a hugely successful match day 1.
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