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Egypt prepares to face Belgium in World Cup Group G opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Egypt prepares to face Belgium in World Cup Group G opener
Summary

Group G of the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, starting June 15. Belgium will face Egypt in Seattle before matches against Iran and New Zealand. Egypt, missing the last World Cup, aims to advance with star player Mohamed Salah. Iran and New Zealand round out the group, both seeking to progress past the group stage. The dynamics in the group suggest multiple teams could contend for advancement to the knockout rounds.

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By the Numbers
  • •Belgium is ranked ninth in FIFA's world rankings.
  • •Egypt aims to leverage Mohamed Salah's experience to advance.
  • •Iran and New Zealand look to achieve their first knockout round appearances.
  • •Group matches begin June 15 with Belgium vs. Egypt in Seattle.
Latest Updates
  • 5:41 PMThe Guardian Sport — Belgium v Egypt: World Cup 2026 – live
  • 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 Group G guide: Mo Salah key for Egypt and Belgium favourites
What they're saying
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⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/8pm BST/3pm EDT/5am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart The other teams in Group G are Iran and New Zealand, who meet in the last of today’s games. Hel and welcome to live, minute-by-minute coverage of Belgium v Egypt at the Seattle Stadium. The 2026 World Cup is gathering pace – we’re already into day five, and by tomorrow morning 32 of the 48 teams will have been in action. Continue reading...

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Group G at the 2026 World Cup features Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand and will get underway from June 15. The expanded 48-team tournament means plenty of nations are getting a rare chance to compete at the World Cup.

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