Belgium vs Egypt LIVE: Ashour scores in the 2026 World Cup Group G Matchday 1! (0-1)

After a great pass in Egypt's area, Doku had the goal all in front and the shot went pretty wide.

Four minutes of additional time.

With the spaces left by Belgium on their area, Egypt want to find a way to score their second goal of the game.

With Doku and De Ketelaere, Belgium are trying to find a space in the left side of the field, and now are getting close to score.

With the result on their favor, Egypt are just defending the result and Belgium are desperate.

Belgium 43%, Egypt 57%

The Europeans are not having the best performance on the field, and Egypt are taking advantage from it through fouls on their area.

Despite their intensity on the attack, the main problem for Belgium is Egypt's defense, which are playing outstandingly.

Despite attacking Egypt's area with plenty of players, Belgium can't find a space to create a dangerous situation.

Both teams are one the field and the match restart.

Time to hydrate.

With Onana and De Ketelaere, Belgium want to crete dangerous situations, but Egypt have defended outstandingly.

A great goal from the Pharaohs with an outstanding shot-on-target from Ashour.

Attia fro Egypt and Castagne for Belgium are the first two players with a yellow card.

With just 15 minutes on the clock, both teams have shown that they don't want to leave spaces and there is a maximum concentration.

With a constant pressure and intensity from both teams, the ball remains on the middle of the field, and there is not a clear dominator in this game.

Belgium 35%, Egypt 65%

Both players are pressing Egypt when having the ball, and De Bruyne already shot, but the ball went wide.

By passing the ball from one side to another, they are trying to find a space to create a chance and score the first goal of the game.

As the Europeans want to attack from their defensive line, Egypt are pressing with Salah and Marmoush.

Egypt are just trying to defend from the attacks, but when they have the ball, they are creating danger.

Referee blows his whistle and the first half starts.

Both teams are on the field for the protocolary acts.

With everything at stake in this matchup against Egypt, head coach Rudy Garcia has decided to not start with Romelu Lukaku.

Following their warm up, Belgium and Egypt are getting ready for the upcoming clash in Seattle.

Ahead of this high-stakes matchup, several intriguing roster questions loom for both squads. Reflecting the increasingly globalized nature of modern soccer—where numerous teams feature dual-national talent— Belgium, with every player born in their territory, and Egypt that boast impact players who were born overseas but have chosen to represent these respective nations on the world stage.

With both teams deep in preparation for the upcoming clash, Seattle is set to host the matchup under what is expected to be ideal weather conditions.

Belgium and Egypt are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup opener, and they already know their uniforms and the referees that will officiate today, lead by Ramon Abatti Abel from Brazil.

Egypt's starting XI: Mostafa Shoubir; Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Fatouh; Eman Ashour, Mostafa Zico, Hamdy Fathy, Mohanad Lashin, Marawan Attia; Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush.

Belgium's starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy; Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana; Leandro Trossard, Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere.

Ahead of this crucial Group G showdown, Belgium are ranked higher than Egypt on paper, but we will see if that analytical advantage actually translates into a victory for the Europeans on the pitch.

Belgium and Egypt will face each other for the fifth time in an official game. However, this will be the first time playing in a World Cup, and the H2H is currently tied with two victories for Egypt and two victories for Belgium.

Belgium vs Egypt will get underway at 3:00 PM (PT: 12:00 PM)

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