Belgium vs Egypt Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Seattle Stadium Mon, 15 Jun - 7:00 PM
World Cup
Belgium BEL
1 – 1
Egypt EGY
Full Time Mon, 15 Jun 7:00 PM
Round 1 Group Stage
Mohamed Hany - 66' (Own Goal)
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Belgium and Egypt met on the pitch resulting in a 1-1 stalemate after ninety minutes of play. The away side Egypt opened the scoring in the first half leading 0-1 at halftime. Belgium managed to find an equalizer during the second period of the game. Possession statistics showed Belgium with 54 percent and Egypt with 46 percent. The xG values were recorded as 1.28 for the home team and 1.01 for the away team. No players received red cards in this match. Belgium as the stronger team failed to claim all three points. The final scoreline was in agreement with the expected goals but represented a significant deviation from pre game projections for Belgium. Overall the game demonstrated balanced performances from both teams involved.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Belgium exhibited a significant deviation of 77.5 percent from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was consistent with the xG values of 1.28 to 1.01.
  • Market alignment: The draw did not align with pre-match market expectations for Belgium.
  • xG expectations: Belgium was expected to have a marginal advantage based on xG differential of 0.27.
  • Event impact: Egypt led 0-1 at halftime before Belgium equalized in the second half.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from dismissals occurred.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

R. Abatti

Brazil 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

D. Simon Manis

1st Assistant

Brazil

R. da Silva Alves

2nd Assistant

Brazil

K. Ortega

4th Official

Peru

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 8.64
Yellow cards / match 0.95
Red cards / match 0.07
Penalties / match 0.05
Belgium R. Garcia
R. Garcia
VS
Egypt H. Hussein
H. Hussein
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Belgium
62.83%
Draw
22.51%
Away Egypt
14.66%

Movement

Changes since opening
Belgium
+57.35%
Draw
-68.8%
Egypt
+11.45%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
59.26
44.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Belgium
Egypt
Power Score
59.26
44.44
League Position
2
1
Global Rank
9
29

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Belgium — Opponent-weighted form score
Egypt — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Belgium Egypt

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Belgium

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Egypt

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Belgium ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Egypt
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.70
34.02
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.02
33.70
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Belgium -0.03 Efficiency Index
vs
Egypt +0.03 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Belgium
Egypt
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Belgium
vs
Egypt
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Belgium Egypt
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
37%
6%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.47 vs -0.06
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Belgium Egypt
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
37%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.06 vs -0.47
Belgium
Egypt
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Belgium
vs
Egypt
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Belgium Egypt
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Belgium 0.23
Egypt 0.42
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Belgium Egypt
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Belgium 0.03
Egypt 0.02
Belgium
Egypt
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BEL had peak pressure around 33'.
  • BEL started the game with stronger pressure.
BEL Pressure EGY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BEL reached the top pressure at 33' (64.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Belgium BEL Home
0 matches
Egypt EGY Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-06-16T00:00:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
T. Courtois
Belgium
1 T. Courtois
T. Meunier
Belgium
15 T. Meunier
N. Ngoy
Belgium
25 N. Ngoy
B. Mechele
Belgium
4 B. Mechele
T. Castagne
Substitution
Belgium
21 T. Castagne
A. Mvom Onana
Substitution
Belgium
24 A. Mvom Onana
Y. Tielemans
Belgium
8 (C) Y. Tielemans
L. Trossard
Belgium
10 L. Trossard
K. De Bruyne
Substitution
Belgium
7 K. De Bruyne
J. Doku
Substitution
Belgium
11 J. Doku
C. De Ketelaere
Substitution
Belgium
17 C. De Ketelaere

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 15, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round 1 · Group Stage
Stadium :
Seattle Stadium
Capacity :
68740
Attendance :
66775
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Ramon Abatti
Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
Rafael da Silva Alves
Kevin Ortega

Statistics

Possession
BEL
53%
EGY
47%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 2
7 Shots 3
64 Dangerous attacks 33
54 Possession 46
2 Corners 7
16 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

61 Ball Safe 74
1 Goal Kicks 12
10 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 0
14 Successful Headers 8
0 Assists 1
19 Dribble Attempts 13
7 Successful Dribbles 7
37 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54

Attacking

119 Attacks 77
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

30 Long Passes 51
453 Passes 397
389 Successful Passes 323
86 Successful Passes Percentage 81
13 Key Passes 10
18 Successful Long Passes 18
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35

Defensive

2 Saves 3
16 Tackles 28
10 Interceptions 12
52 Duels Won 57

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 13
6 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
15 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Ramon Abatti

Starting XI ▼

1
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
6.81
4
Brandon Mechele
Brandon Mechele Defender
7.25
15
Thomas Meunier
Thomas Meunier Defender
6.67
21
Timothy Castagne
Timothy Castagne Defender
7.15
23
Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin
Midfielder56'
6.94
25
Nathan Ngoy
Nathan Ngoy Defender
6.83
7
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne Midfielder
6.98
20
Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken
Midfielder86'
8
Youri Tielemans
Youri Tielemans (C) Midfielder
7.65
10
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard Midfielder
6.87
11
Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Doku Midfielder
6.1
26
Matías Fernández-Pardo
Matías Fernández-Pardo
Attacker86'
24
Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana Midfielder
6.77
5
Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper
Defender56'
6.64
17
Charles De Ketelaere
Charles De Ketelaere Attacker
6.98
9
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku
Attacker66'
6.14
Referee : Ramon Abatti

Starting XI ▼

23
Oufa Shobeir
Oufa Shobeir Goalkeeper
6.88
2
Yasser Ibrahim
Yasser Ibrahim Defender
6.54
3
Mohamed Hany
Mohamed Hany Defender
6.76
13
Ahmed Fatouh
Ahmed Fatouh Defender
6.7
15
Karim Hafez Ramadan Seif El Din
Karim Hafez Ramadan Seif El Din
Defender89'
14
Hamdy Fathy
Hamdy Fathy Defender
7.01
20
Ibrahim Adel
Ibrahim Adel
Attacker88'
8
Emam Ashour
Emam Ashour Midfielder
7.32
5
Ramy Rabia
Ramy Rabia
Defender71'
6.66
10
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah (C) Midfielder
6.72
9
Hamza Abdelkarim
Hamza Abdelkarim
Attacker76'
6.52
11
Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf Midfielder
6.39
25
Zizo
Zizo
Attacker76'
6.5
17
Mohanad Lasheen
Mohanad Lasheen Midfielder
7.43
19
Marwan Ateya
Marwan Ateya Midfielder
6.52
22
Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush Attacker
7.3

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Karim Hafez Ramadan Seif El Din → Ahmed Fatouh
10th Substitution
88'
Event
Ibrahim Adel → Hamdy Fathy
9th Substitution
Event
Matías Fernández-Pardo → Jérémy Doku
7th Substitution
86'
Event
Hans Vanaken → Kevin De Bruyne 
8th Substitution
86'
76'
Event
Hamza Abdelkarim → Mohamed Salah
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Zizo → Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
6th Substitution
Event
Maxim De Cuyper
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
75'
71'
Event
Ramy Rabia → Emam Ashour
4th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Hany
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
66'
Event
Romelu Lukaku → Charles De Ketelaere
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Maxim De Cuyper → Amadou Onana
1st Substitution
56'
Event
Nicolas Raskin → Timothy Castagne
2nd Substitution
56'
1ST-HALF
34'
Event
Ahmed Fatouh
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
19'
Event
Emam Ashour
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Timothy Castagne
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
14'
13'
Event
Marwan Ateya
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium wins a free kick on the left wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Zizo of Egypt.
90
Attempt Attempt
Brandon Mechele from Belgium misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Youri Tielemans, who provided a cross after a set piece situation.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Zizo of Egypt.
90
Attempt Attempt
Brandon Mechele from Belgium misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Youri Tielemans, who provided a cross after a set piece situation.
89
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
88
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Hany's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Omar Marmoush provided the assist.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Karim Hafez comes on for Ahmed Fatouh.
86
Update Update
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Ibrahim Adel comes on for Hamdi Fathy.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Hans Vanaken comes on for Kevin De Bruyne.
84
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Matias Fernandez-Pardo comes on for Jérémy Doku.
83
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Hany's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
81
Corner Corner
Brandon Mechele's header from the center of the box is saved in the top right corner by Mostafa Shobeir. The attempt was assisted by Youri Tielemans.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Thibaut Courtois.
80
Update Update
Jérémy Doku wins a free kick for Belgium on the left wing.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Hany of Egypt.
79
Update Update
Hamdi Fathy from Egypt is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
78
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
76
Attempt Attempt
Romelu Lukaku's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Leandro Trossard provided the assist.
76
Attempt Attempt
Zizo's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Hamdi Fathy provided the assist.
75
Update Update
Mostafa Zico from Egypt is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Hamza Abdelkarim comes on for Mohamed Salah.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Zizo comes on for Mostafa Zico.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Maxim De Cuyper of Belgium receives a yellow card for a foul.
74
Update Update
Maxim De Cuyper commits a foul for Belgium.
73
Update Update
Mostafa Zico from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
72
Attempt Attempt
Thomas Meunier's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Mostafa Shobeir. The attempt was assisted by Leandro Trossard.
72
Update Update
Maxim De Cuyper commits a foul for Belgium.
71
Update Update
Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
69
Update Update
Foul committed by Jérémy Doku of Belgium.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Egypt: Ramy Rabia comes on for Emam Ashour.
66
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohanad Lasheen of Egypt.
66
Update Update
Own goal by Mohamed Hany for Egypt. The match is now 1-1 between Belgium and Egypt.
66
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Romelu Lukaku comes on for Charles De Ketelaere.
65
Update Update
Youri Tielemans of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
64
Attempt Attempt
Omar Marmoush's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Mohamed Salah provided the assist.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after Nathan Ngoy concedes.
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Salah (Egypt).
63
Update Update
Foul committed by Nathan Ngoy of Belgium.
63
Update Update
Mostafa Shobeir from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Corner Corner
Belgium is awarded a corner after Ahmed Fatouh concedes.
62
Update Update
Brandon Mechele of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
61
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans (Belgium) takes a left-footed shot from outside the box that is close but goes to the left after a corner.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
57
Update Update
Jérémy Doku from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
57
Corner Corner
Omar Marmoush from Egypt misses a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, just missing the top right corner. He was assisted by Mohamed Salah during a fast break.
57
Corner Corner
Belgium earns a corner after Marwan Attia concedes.
56
Update Update
Hamdi Fathy commits a foul for Egypt.
56
Attempt Attempt
Marwan Attia's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Nicolas Raskin comes on for Timothy Castagne.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Hamdi Fathy from Egypt.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Maxim De Cuyper comes on for Amadou Onana.
53
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium) saves a header from Mohamed Salah (Egypt) in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Ahmed Fatouh's cross.
52
Attempt Attempt
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium hits the left post with a right-footed shot from outside the box during a direct free kick.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Timothy Castagne.
51
Update Update
Jérémy Doku from Belgium wins a free kick in the attacking half.
51
Update Update
Foul committed by Marwan Attia of Egypt.
50
Update Update
Youri Tielemans of Belgium is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Ahmed Fatouh of Egypt.
48
Update Update
Jérémy Doku from Belgium wins a free kick in the attacking half.
48
Update Update
Omar Marmoush commits a foul for Egypt.
47
Attempt Attempt
Omar Marmoush's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Mostafa Zico's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Egypt is blocked.
46
Update Update
Hamdi Fathy commits a foul for Egypt.
45
Corner Corner
Belgium is awarded a corner after Mohanad Lasheen concedes.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
45
Update Update
Ahmed Fatouh from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after Amadou Onana concedes.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Hany's right-footed shot from outside the box for Egypt is blocked.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Thomas Meunier.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Thibaut Courtois.
45
Attempt Attempt
Omar Marmoush's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is saved in the center of the goal by Thibaut Courtois.
45
Attempt Attempt
Omar Marmoush's right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is saved in the center of the goal by Thibaut Courtois.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the match score at Belgium 0, Egypt 1.
45
Update Update
Jérémy Doku wins a free kick for Belgium in the defensive half.
44
Update Update
Amadou Onana of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
44
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
43
Update Update
Foul committed by Omar Marmoush of Egypt.
40
Update Update
Amadou Onana from Belgium wins a free kick on the right wing.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Marwan Attia of Egypt.
39
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
39
Update Update
Emam Ashour from Egypt wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39
Attempt Attempt
Kevin De Bruyne's right-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
38
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Trossard's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
37
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium wins a free kick in the attacking half.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohanad Lasheen from Egypt.
34
Update Update
Foul committed by Youri Tielemans (Belgium).
34
Update Update
Hamdi Fathy from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Jérémy Doku.
33
Update Update
Jérémy Doku from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
33
Update Update
Foul committed by Ahmed Fatouh of Egypt.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ahmed Fatouh from Egypt receives a yellow card for a foul.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Egypt after a concession by Thibaut Courtois.
28
Corner Corner
Mostafa Zico's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Thibaut Courtois. The attempt was assisted by Marwan Attia.
25
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans from Belgium tries a shot from the center of the box.
22
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
22
Update Update
Emam Ashour from Egypt is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
22
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
19
Update Update
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
17
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Egypt takes the lead 1-0 with a right-footed shot from outside the box by Emam Ashour.
17
Update Update
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Egypt in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Egypt in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
14
Update Update
Thomas Meunier commits a handball for Belgium.
13
Update Update
Mohamed Salah wins a free kick for Egypt in the defensive half.
13
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Timothy Castagne of Belgium receives a yellow card for a foul.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Timothy Castagne of Belgium.
12
Update Update
Nathan Ngoy of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
9
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Marwan Attia from Egypt receives a yellow card for a foul.
9
Update Update
Foul committed by Marwan Attia of Egypt.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Salah (Egypt).
7
Update Update
Amadou Onana from Belgium wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
VAR decision: The previous decision has been cancelled.
6
Attempt Attempt
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, hitting it close but to the left. He was assisted by Youri Tielemans.
5
Update Update
Foul committed by Nathan Ngoy (Belgium).
1
Update Update
Mostafa Zico is caught offside for Egypt.
1
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Trossard's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist.
1
Update Update
Omar Marmoush wins a free kick for Egypt in the defensive half.

CONCLUSION

The draw between Belgium and Egypt reflected the close xG battle where Belgium edged the metric but could not convert into a win. With the halftime score at 0-1 the second half adjustments allowed Belgium to equalize. Efficiency remained in line with overall performance indicators. The significant structural deviation observed for the stronger team did not distort the final result due to the absence of red cards. Alignment with xG was maintained while market projections were not met. This match underscores the unpredictability in team outputs versus expectations. Both sides showed resilience in maintaining their structures throughout the contest without major disruptions from events. The possession advantage for Belgium did not translate into a decisive lead.

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