Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne meet in World Cup opener in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Egypt faces Belgium in Seattle for their World Cup opening match on June 14, 2026. This fixture marks another chapter in the rivalry between Premier League stars Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, who have been pivotal to their respective clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City, over the past decade. Both players have had illustrious careers, accumulating numerous accolades, yet they have each faced challenges on the international stage. Salah seeks to lead Egypt to its first World Cup victory after limited appearances in previous tournaments, while De Bruyne aims to showcase his skills alongside Belgium's aging squad that many see as past its prime.
- •Match between Egypt and Belgium is set for June 14, 2026.
- •Salah and De Bruyne have both excelled in the Premier League.
- •Salah aims for Egypt's first World Cup win after prior setbacks.
- •De Bruyne remains a key figure despite Belgium's aging squad.
- •Both players have faced challenges in previous international tournaments.
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"Egypt and Belgium meet in Seattle to open up Group G, with two Premier League legends meeting once again to highlight a lost golden age in English football
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