World Cup Group G opener: Theate on bench, former Frankfurt forward starts for Egypt

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·16 giugno 2026

World Cup Group G opener: Theate on bench, former Frankfurt forward starts for Egypt

Starting line-ups have been confirmed for Belgium’s World Cup Group G opener against Egypt in Seattle this evening. According to BuLi News, Arthur Theate is among Belgium’s substitutes, while Omar Marmoush starts for Egypt.

Rudi Garcia’s Belgium meet Hossam Hassan’s Egypt, each targeting a strong start, and both are tipped to qualify.

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Eintracht Frankfurt’s Theate is named on the bench as Garcia selects a back four, with Nathan Ngoy and Brandon Mechele starting at centre back.

Former Frankfurt star Marmoush leads the line for the African side. He scored once in six qualifying matches and has five goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season.

Iran and New Zealand complete Group G and play in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Source: BuLi News