{"id":1473,"date":"2026-06-12T17:30:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&p=1473"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:41:47","slug":"match-preview-belgium-vs-egypt-06-15-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-belgium-vs-egypt-06-15-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium vs Egypt: Prediction, Picks & Best Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Monday, June 15 at 3:00 PM ET \/ 2:00 PM CT \/ 1:00 PM MT \/ 12:00 PM PT brings Belgium and Egypt together at Lumen Field in Seattle, with both sides chasing a winning start to their Group G campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The headline matchup is straightforward: a Belgian squad packed with Champions League regulars against a Pharaohs team whose attack runs through one of the planet’s best forwards in Mohamed Salah. Group G also has Iran and New Zealand waiting, so three points here would put serious daylight between the winner and the chasing pair on the second matchday.<\/p>\n

The price at bet365 reads Belgium -150, Egypt +400, draw +280 \u2014 a clear lean toward the European side, with the market still pricing in Salah’s ability to flip a tight game on his own. You can follow the rest of the group on our World Cup 2026<\/a> hub.<\/p>\n\n\n

Belgium vs Egypt: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

We are siding with the favourite without paying up for a runaway scoreline, then layering in a goalscorer angle that fits the way this fixture is likely to play out.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Belgium to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-150 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(60%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe talent gap across the front and middle thirds is sizable, and the -150 quote reflects a confident market read.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Belgium 1-0<\/strong><\/td>\n+700 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(13%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nA low-block Egypt and a Belgian side that prefers control usually produces a single-goal margin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku<\/strong> to Score Anytime<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Manchester City winger finished the Premier League season with five goals and five assists in 29 outings \u2014 a steady source of opener attacks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n+100 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(50%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFirst-round fixtures tend to be guarded, and Egypt’s plan will be built around limiting space rather than chasing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n-106 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(51%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWith Thibaut Courtois behind a structured back four, the chances of a clean sheet here are well above average.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Best play: pair Belgium on the moneyline with the Doku scorer ticket through bet365 \u2014 the matchup script supports both.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please play responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n

Group G \u2014 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/h2>\n

No matches played yet, so the numbers below are the seeding order from the December draw. Belgium head in as the Pot 1 side and the market-implied favourites to top the group, with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand fighting it out behind them.<\/p>\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Belgium<\/strong><\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egypt<\/strong><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iran<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Zealand<\/strong><\/td>\n4<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n