Belgium vs Egypt: All-time head-to-head record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium and Egypt have faced each other 4 times.
Belgium and Egypt are set to face each other in a Group G fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on June 15th 2026. The match could play a crucial role in shaping the group standings, with Iran and New Zealand making up the other two teams in the group.
While Belgium will be aiming to begin their campaign with three points and strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout rounds, Egypt will view the contest as an opportunity to secure a statement result against one of Europe’s traditional powerhouses.
The Red Devils enter the tournament with a squad featuring several players competing in Europe’s elite leagues, including the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku and Loïs Openda. Egypt, meanwhile, will once again rely on the experience and leadership of Mohamed Salah, supported by a talented group that has consistently challenged the continent’s best sides in recent years.
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Belgium vs Egypt: Head-to-Head record
Belgium and Egypt have met four times in senior international football, with the Pharaohs holding the advantage after winning three of those encounters.
The first meeting between the two nations took place in March 1999. Egypt secured a narrow 1-0 victory in a friendly encounter, producing a disciplined defensive display to frustrate Belgium throughout the match.
Their second meeting came in February 2005 and resulted in the most dominant performance in the history of this fixture. Egypt ran out 4-0 winners, recording their largest-ever victory against the Red Devils and underlining their growing strength during that period.
Belgium finally registered their first victory over Egypt ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Marouane Fellaini sealed a comfortable 3-0 win in Brussels, ending Egypt’s perfect record in the matchup.
The most recent encounter was played in November 2022, just days before the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Egypt once again emerged victorious, defeating Belgium 2-1 through goals from Mostafa Mohamed and Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet in Kuwait.
- Total matches played : 4
- Matches won by Belgium : 1
- Matches won by Egypt : 3
- Matches that ended in a draw : 0
Belgium vs Egypt : Last three games
- Egypt 1-0 Belgium (1999)
- Egypt 4-0 Belgium (2005)
- Belgium 3-0 Egypt (2018)
- Egypt 2-1 Belgium (2022)
When and Where will the Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 match be played?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G fixture between Belgium and Egypt will take place at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on June 15, 2026.
What is the head-to-head record between Belgium and Egypt?
Belgium and Egypt have met four times in senior international football before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash. Egypt hold the advantage in the fixture, having won three matches, while Belgium have won one. None of their meetings have ended in a draw.
When was the last match between Belgium and Egypt?
The two sides last met in November 2022 in an international friendly, where Egypt secured a 2-1 victory.
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