Egypt kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign with their opening Group G match against Belgium on Monday at the Seattle Stadium.
Egypt arrive at the World Cup following an excellent qualification campaign, where they comfortably finished top of their group under manager Hossam Hassan. Their recent friendly matches have delivered mixed but promising outcomes against strong opposition.
They managed a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Spain, secured a 1-0 victory over Russia, and competed well in a narrow 2-1 loss to Brazil. These performances underline their defensive organisation and resilience.
Egypt team news
The Pharaohs have no injury concerns heading into this match and will be full of confidence.
Mohamed Salah has fully recovered from the hamstring issue he picked up in late April. He returned to action with a controlled 45-minute appearance in a recent friendly against Brazil, showing he is ready to lead the team.
Salah will captain Egypt and operate from his usual right-wing position. Hossam Hassan has several options at his disposal but is expected to adopt a cautious approach, focusing on defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks.
Egypt’s attack carries real threat, particularly with Salah and the in-form Omar Marmoush leading the line.
At the back, Mohamed Abdelmonem and Yasser Ibrahim are expected to form a strong central defensive partnership, aiming to keep Belgium’s attackers quiet.
Their overall strategy will be to stay compact, frustrate Belgium’s forward players, and take advantage of any space left behind using their pace on the break.
Egypt predicted lineup
Possible Egypt starting XI:Â Shobeir; Hany, Abdelmonem, Ibrahim, El Fotouh; Lasheen, Ateya; Salah, Ashour, Trezeguet; Marmoush.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Monday, 15th June.
How to watch Belgium vs Egypt?!
Fans in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on BBC One.
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