liveUpdated 4m agoFollow live updates as Group G gets underway with Belgium and Egypt meeting in Seattle.The Athletic Live TeamJune 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM EDTBelgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is seen by many as the best in the world. Getty ImagesBelgium vs Egypt — latestBelgium take on Egypt in Seattle in their opening match of Group G at the World Cup today.Iran and New Zealand make up the rest of the group, and face each other in Los Angeles in a few hours.Egypt are looking for a first win at the World Cup, while Belgium will be favourites to top their group.Kick-off: 3pm ET, noon PTWatch: Fox (Try for free)Get in touch via the Discuss tab or email live@theathletic.comOur venue for today’s match Getty ImagesHost city: SeattleA stadium built with soccer in mind, Seattle’s Lumen Field boasts good views from all sides and has a capacity of 68,740. Opened in 2002, it is usually home to NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, MLS’s Seattle Sounders, and the NWSL’s Seattle Reign. It is also officially being called Seattle Stadium for the duration of this World Cup due to FIFA protocols.Access to the stadium downtown is easy and there is plenty to do for visitors, in a city that has embraced football and its culture. Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, you can get your soccer fix with us for the rest of the year with our Champions League and Premier League coverage, as well as Europe’s top leagues.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing plus we have golf, tennis and more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.Where to watch the action Getty ImagesIf you want to watch today’s match alongside our coverage, you’ll find it in the following places:U.S.: FoxUK: BBCBelgium: La UneEgypt: BeIn Sports ConnectWhat time does the action get underway? Getty ImagesKick-off for this one is at 3pm ET for those in the United States on the east coast, while for those on the west it will be noon PT.That is 8pm in the UK.Welcome to our World Cup coverage of Belgium vs Egypt! Getty ImagesHello and welcome along to The Athletic’s coverage of the world’s biggest and best sporting tournament: the FIFA men’s World Cup.Players, fans and officials from around the globe have descended on this year’s hosts — Canada, United States and Mexico — in the hope of leaving with the ultimate prize: being crowned world champions.Today’s match takes us to Group G and a contest between Belgium and Egypt. We can’t wait. So stick around for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more, right here.