Belgium vs Egypt highlights: Watch all the goals as Mo Salah's Pharaohs stun red devils 2-1 in friendly

Belgium did pull one goal back, after Yannick Carrasco's drilled cross was tapped into the net by Lois Openda, and the Red Devils continued to push for the equaliser but there was no reprieve to be found as Egypt held on for a memorable win!

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The sucker punch just 43 seconds after the restart, Salah unlocked the Belgian defence with a gorgeous lobbed pass as Trezeguet ran through on goal and showed enough composure to beat Courtois and give Egypt a two-goal cushion. 

Mohamed Salah’s pass
Trezeguet’s finish

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Egypt's first goal of the contest, a huge mistake from De Bruyne, who gets nutmegged and then Mostafa unleashed a beautiful shot that beat Courtois in goal, giving Mohamed Salah's side a much-deserved lead. 

WHAT A GOAL!

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Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Egypt register a famous 2-1 win over Belgium 

Egypt have defeated Belgium against all-odds, the Pharaohs hand the Red Devils their second defeat in a row. Mohamed Salah's men win here in Kuwait City courtesy of goals from Mostafa Mohamed and Trezeguet. While Lois Openda did pull one back for his side, they failed to find a second goal, and thus will go into the World Cup on a losing streak of two games. 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Belgium strike back through Lois Openda!

Lois Openda gets Belgium back in the game, a well-taken goal from the Belgian and now the Red Devils will be smelling blood. Ever since the second goal, there were plenty of stop-stars in the match, but Belgium have a lifeline and they will be hoping to pull away with a draw and not a defeat before going into the World Cup. 

BEL 1-2 EGY

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Trezeguet scores! EGY 2-0 up!

What a start to this second half from Egypt, just 43 seconds after the restart they have doubled their advantage! Salah puts a lofted pass over the Belgian defence, Trezequest controls it and finishes past a hapless Courtois, and the Pharaohs have taken a 2-0 lead against all odds. Few could have predicted this scoreline.  

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Egypt lead 1-0 at HT!

Egypt overcame all odds and are leading the match at half-time. Courtesy of M Mohamed's goal in the 33rd minute after a mistake from De Bruyne, the Pharaohs have taken the lead and have dominated against a Belgium team that has far more superior talents both on the field and on the bench. The Red Devils will be hoping to turn it around in the second half. 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Goal for Egypt!

What an unexpected turn of events, Kevin de Bruyne gives away the ball, his mis-control allows Mostafa Mohamed to latch on to the ball and he applies a sublime finish, leaving Courtois with no chance to stop that one. Egypt, the minnows have looked threatening from the get-go and they have taken the lead as well! 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: What a lively start, chances aplenty

Chances at both ends from the get-go and surely there going to be some goals in this match. An early save from Courtois who keeps out Trezeguet, while Batshuayi also rattled the bar, and all of that inside the first 15 minutes of the match!

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: VAR check, no penalty!

Early shout for a penalty from Belgium players, Mitchy Batshuayi felt that he had earned his side a penalty, and after a brief halt in play, ref gets a word from the fourth official, he goes and have a look, the VAR check is complete and there was no deliberate attempt to handle the ball, thus, no penalty. 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Kick off!

Live action is indeed underway between Belgium and Egypt here in Kuwait. The atmosphere is good and fans are expecting some goals. The Red Devils are playing in their changed strip, white kit, attacking from right to left, Egypt in the red kit. 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Kick-off in a few minutes

Belgium and Egypt are expected to kick-start the live action in a short while. Both teams have named relatively strong lineups and fans can expect a cracking encounter. Here's how to watch the action live, or you can keep following the live commentary with us here. 

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Egypt announce playing XI, Salah starts!

EGYPT XI vs BELGIUM: 

Mohamed El-Shennawy

Akram Tawfik, Ahmed Hegazi, Ali Gabr, Mohamed Hamdy

Tarek Hamed, Mohamed Elneny, Mahmoud Hamada

Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Mahmoud Trezeguet

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Hazard-De Bruyne start for Belgium

Belgium have announced their playing XI for the FIFA World Cup friendly match against Egypt and it's a strong-looking side, with Courtois expectedly starting between the sticks. Alderweireld, Debast, Theate will marshall the defence, while Timothy Castagne, Axel Witsel, Hans Vanaken, and Yannick Carrasco in midfield, whereas Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Mitchy Batshuayi will star in attack. 

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Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: BEL vs EGY dream11 tips

For all the fantasy lovers out there, here's our ultimate guide to which players you simply cannot miss in your playing XI's from Belgium vs Egypt match. Goes with saying that Hazard and Salah have to be there, but who else should be there, check here- 

READ| Belgium vs Egypt Dream11 prediction: Fantasy football tips for BEL vs EGY FIFA World Cup 2022 friendly

Live| Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup Football warm-up match: Predicted lineups

Belgium are expected to play all their stars to give them the match-fitness, but coach Martinez will also be wary of keeping his players from being injured before the World Cup. Similarly, with no such worries to fret about for Egypt, they will be expected to name a strong playing XI. 

Here's how Belgium and Egypt could lineup in today's game:

Belgium: Courtois; Faes, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Castagne, Tielemans, Witsel, Carrasco; De Bruyne, Hazard; Batshuayi

Egypt: El Shenawy; Gaber, Hegazi, Alaa, Hamdi; Ashour, Elneny, Hamada; Salah, M. Mohamed, Trezeguet

The match between Belgium and Egypt is going to be a battle between the two wingers, Mo Salah and Eden Hazard. While they used to dominate the Premier League at one point in time, Salah has struggled somewhat for Liverpool this season, whereas Hazard's situation isn't any better, as he struggles for playing time at Real Madrid. 

The match will see an array of superstars on both sides, but undoubtedly Belgium will have the upper hand, having a lot more talent in their lineup, while Egypt will rely on the likes of Salah to see them past the Red Devils. Expect plenty of goals in this match. 

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2022 warm-up match here in Kuwait. Belgium are headed to the World Cup, but will face their final challenge in the name of Egypt, who will unfortunately have to watch the tournament from their homes.