Belgium vs. Egypt Prediction: FIFA World Cup Picks and Betting Odds
Belgium are looking to erase the disappointment of 2022’s group stage exit. Meanwhile, Egypt are looking to make history in their fourth World Cup appearance. The two sides match up in a Group G opener on Monday afternoon.
The Red Devils are the clear favourites in the group after going undefeated in UEFA qualifying. They are looking to launch a deep tournament run, similar to the third-place finish they accomplished in Russia in 2018.
Egypt are playing in the World Cup for the second time in three cycles after going to Russia in 2018. The Pharaohs also appeared in 1934 and 1990, but are 0-5-2 in this tournament all-time.
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Belgium vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup: How to Watch and Match Info
- Time: Monday, June 15, 2026, 3 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- Channel: TSN
- Weather: Low chance of rain with wind possible, 18-22 °C
Belgium vs. Egypt Betting Odds
Belgium are the heavy favourites in Monday’s match with a -155 moneyline. Egypt are at +425 with a draw available at +285.
The over/under is set at 2.5 goals with the under the slight favourite at -125.
Belgium vs. Egypt Predicted Starting XI Lineups
Belgium (4-2-3-1): Courtois, Mechele, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper, Tielemans, Witsel, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Lukebakio, De Ketelaere
Egypt (4-3-3): Shenawy, Ibrahim, Hany, Abdelmaguid, Rabia, Trezeguet, Ashour, Zico, Abdelkarim, Salah, Adel
Belgium FIFA World Cup Odds and News
At -245, Belgium are expected to win Group G and advance to the knockout round. The Red Devils have the 11th-best odds to win the entire World Cup at +4000.
This iteration, led by coach Rudi Garcia, represents the likely end of its “Golden Generation” run with the likes of Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku and talisman Kevin De Bruyne.
Charles De Ketelaere and young stars like Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku and Aston Villa’s Amadou Onana represent the next wave, and this squad has depth throughout the roster.
Garcia favours a possession-based, attacking style that runs through De Bruyne. No major injuries are currently reported heading into this match.
Egypt FIFA World Cup Odds and News
This represents the best chance for Egypt to advance from the group stage and reach the knockout stage, either as the second-place finisher or as one of the top eight third-place squads. At +400, they currently have the second-best odds to win Group G.
Monday’s match is a chance for Egypt to prove they can compete with Europe’s best. Mohamed Salah, following the end of a legendary run in England with Liverpool, is now set on taking his country to where it has never been before.
The Pharaohs rely on Salah to move the ball around and score regularly. Omar Marmoush, Mohamel Elneny and Trezeguet need to offer the kind of world-class support to Salah that they are capable of.
Egypt will look to frustrate Belgium and hit on the counter. This is a chance for them to shock the tournament.
Belgium vs. Egypt Player Odds and Props
Lukaku, who scored in the team’s 2-0 friendly triumph over Croatia at the start of the month, is +115 to score anytime. De Bruyne, one of five different scorers in 5-0 blasting of Tunisia on Saturday, is +275 to score, +250 to assist or +100 to do either.
Salah is +275 to score, but don’t sleep on Mostafa Zico, who scored in Egypt’s 2-1 loss to Brazil over the weekend and in their 1-0 triumph over Russia last month. He is +475 to score anytime.
World Cup 2026 Bracket and Futures
Both teams are in Group G alongside Iran and New Zealand. Belgium are the heavy favourite to advance, and Egypt have the second-best odds to win the group.
The Red Devils are +160 to reach the semifinals and +500 to reach the quarterfinals — their most likely exit stage.
Although Egypt are still +240 to exit after the group stage, they are +110 to reach the knockout round and +300 to reach the Round of 16 — if you are feeling feisty.
Belgium vs. Egypt Score Prediction
Belgium had just one goal in its disappointing performance in Qatar four years ago. Look for the Red Devils to surpass that total on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Salah and Egypt.