Belgium faces Egypt in World Cup opener as Theate sits on bench
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Belgium's national soccer team, managed by Rudi Garcia, competes against Egypt in Seattle this evening. Arthur Theate will be on the bench, while Nathan Ngoy and Brandon Mechele start in defense. Egypt's attack features Omar Marmoush, a former Eintracht Frankfurt player. The match marks the beginning of their World Cup campaign, with both teams aiming for qualification from their group, which also includes Iran and New Zealand. This match comes as both teams are looking to establish themselves early in the tournament.
- •Match is ongoing in Seattle
- •Belgium starts with Ngoy and Mechele in defense
- •Theate is not in the starting lineup
- •Marmoush leads Egypt's attack
- •Group includes Iran and New Zealand
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Theate on the bench for Belgium as former Frankfurt man starts for Egypt
"Rudi Garcia’s Belgium side are set to face off against Hossam Hassan’s Egypt in Seattle this evening, with both sides looking to kick off their campaign in style with both sides tipped to qualify ...
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