Belgium and Egypt meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

Egypt have never won a match in the World Cup history (3 draws, 5 losses).

Belgium are unbeaten in their last 8 World Cup openers (5 wins, 3 draws) — since losing to Mexico in 1986.

Mohamed Salah became the oldest player ever to appear for Egypt at a World Cup, aged 33 years, 364 days.