When does Egypt open the group stage?

June 15, 2026 against Belgium at Seattle Stadium (Seattle) in Seattle.

When is Egypt's second group match?

June 21, 2026 against New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) in Vancouver.

How much time does Egypt get between group matches?

6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.

Does Egypt return to the opening city during the group stage?

Yes. Egypt open in Seattle, go to Vancouver for the middle fixture, and return to Seattle for the group closer.

When does Egypt close the group stage?

June 26, 2026 against Iran at Seattle Stadium (Seattle) in Seattle.

Group G

Egypt

Egypt are in Group G with Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. Their verified group route starts against Belgium in Seattle, continues with New Zealand in Vancouver, and closes against Iran in Seattle.

Group G · CAF side. Egypt work through a return route: Seattle first, Vancouver second, then back to Seattle for the final group match.

Current World Cup 2026 status

Egypt World Cup 2026 status

A quick route into the live table, latest result, and next group-stage match.

StatusQualified - 2nd in Group GEgypt finished in the automatic top two and no longer need the third-place table.Open bracket

Group position2nd in Group G5 pts · 1W-2D-0L · 5-3 goals · GD +2Open group table

Latest resultEgypt 1-1 IranJune 26, 2026 · Seattle Stadium (Seattle)Open match recap

Next stepRound of 32 routeThe knockout bracket is now the next useful page to follow.Open bracket

Group facts

Group

Group G

Confederation

CAF

Opponents

Belgium, Iran, New Zealand

First match

June 15, 2026

Last match

June 26, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

Egypt see the same city at both ends of the group stage, leaving Seattle only for the middle match in Vancouver.

Opening match: June 15, 2026 against Belgium in Seattle.
Seattle appears at both ends of the route, with Vancouver used only for the middle fixture.
Closing match: June 26, 2026 against Iran in Seattle.
Group-stage window: 11 days from the opener to the closer.

Group-stage route

Opener: Egypt vs Belgium match recap · 2026-06-15 · Seattle Stadium (Seattle)
Second match: New Zealand · 2026-06-21 · BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver)
Group closer: Iran · 2026-06-26 · Seattle Stadium (Seattle)

Fixtures hub: Browse all matches · Standings hub: Open group tables · Schedule hub: See stage dates

Related matches

Belgium vs Egypt · June 15, 2026 · Seattle Stadium · Match recap
Australia vs Egypt · July 3, 2026 · AT&T Stadium · Match recap
Argentina vs Egypt · July 7, 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Match recap

Matches hub: Browse the full fixtures hub

FAQ

When does Egypt open the group stage?: June 15, 2026 against Belgium at Seattle Stadium (Seattle) in Seattle.
When is Egypt's second group match?: June 21, 2026 against New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver) in Vancouver.
How much time does Egypt get between group matches?: 6 days separate the opener and second match, and 5 days separate the second match and the group closer.
Does Egypt return to the opening city during the group stage?: Yes. Egypt open in Seattle, go to Vancouver for the middle fixture, and return to Seattle for the group closer.
When does Egypt close the group stage?: June 26, 2026 against Iran at Seattle Stadium (Seattle) in Seattle.