2026 World Cup: probable line-ups for Belgium vs Egypt clash

15.06.26 FT World Cup

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This Monday evening, Belgium faces Egypt in Seattle for the opening match of Group G in this 2026 World Cup.

For this high-stakes encounter, Belgian head coach Rudi Garcia cannot rely on Debast, who is sidelined with an injury. However, the French manager will count on several key players like Courtois, Meunier, Tielemans, De Bruyne, and Doku to lead the charge.

On the Egyptian side, head coach Hossam Hassan has his full squad available. Star players Marmoush and Salah are, of course, expected to be in the starting eleven. Here are the probable line-ups for both teams:

Belgium: Courtois – Meunier, Ngoy, Mechele, Castagne – Onana, Tielemans (c) – Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku – De Ketelaere.

Egypt: Shobeir – Hany, Ibrahim, Fathy, Abdelmonem, Fatouh – Ashour, Attia, Trezeguet – Salah (c), Marmoush.

Joshua SOSSOU

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