LIVE: Belgium, Egypt open World Cup matches in Seattle

The FIFA World Cup gets underway in Seattle with the first of six scheduled matches to be played in the Emerald City kicking off at noon PT between Belgium and Egypt.

Keep reading for everything to know about the match, including live updates, scores and key highlights from the Belgium vs. Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

Belgium – the ninth-ranked team in the world via FIFA's rankings – is the highest-ranked team scheduled to play in Seattle during the group stages. Egypt, led by Liverpool star, Mo Salah, enters the tournament ranked 29th in the world and are looking for their first ever World Cup win.