Match PreviewPreview: Belgium vs Egypt
Belgium’s golden generation against an Egypt side built around Mohamed Salah.
Belgium open against an Egypt side built around one of the game's great forwards. Belgium's golden generation has aged but still carries serious quality, and after a group exit in 2022 they arrive with a point to prove.
Egypt's hopes rest heavily on Mohamed Salah, the talisman chasing the World Cup run that has so far eluded him — this may be his last, best chance on the biggest stage.
Expect Belgium to dominate possession and Egypt to look for Salah in the spaces. If the Pharaohs' star is on song, anything is possible. Kick-off is 22:00 in Kenya time. Back your team and make your score call on the match page.
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