World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Belgium World Cup 2026 Team Guide, Schedule, Squad & Match Updates

Belgium enter this neutral-site fixture with the stronger overall squad profile and the more established attacking structure. Even without a confirmed lineup, the expected core remains familiar: Kevin De Bruyne as the creative hub, Romelu Lukaku as the penalty-box reference point, and wide runners such as Jérémy Doku and Leandro Trossard to create one-on-one problems. Belgium’s recent form suggests a side that can still produce quality in attack, though they are not always airtight defensively and can be exposed if the midfield spacing gets stretched. Tactically, Belgium are likely to try to dominate possession and force Egypt into a low block, with full-backs pushing high and central midfielders rotating to sustain pressure. Their main strengths are final-third quality, set-piece threat, and the ability to change the game from the bench. The concern is defensive transition management, particularly if Egypt are able to break into the space behind the advanced full-backs. Even so, Belgium should be expected to create the better chances and carry the greater share of control throughout the match.