Egypt and Iran are two of the most repressive countries for gays and lesbians. But by sheer coincidence they will square off in a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle.

Belgium and Egypt played out a pulsating 1-1 draw in Seattle on Monday, June 15, kicking off the World Cup for both teams. Egypt took the lead in the 20th minute after Emam Ashour drilled a low shot in from the top of the box.

Relive all the action from Monday's World Cup matches, with features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

The weather, the new, temporary grass pitch, the just-about-packed stadium, scenes outside Lumen Field make a hugely successful match day 1.

Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. Learn more about Belgium vs. Egypt and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?

Egypt are grouped alongside Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is composed not only of Belgium and Egypt as the main contenders, but also of Iran and New Zealand .