Nathan Ngoy Gets Guardian Spotlight in 1248-Player World Cup Guide

nathan ngoy was included in ’s presentation of the 1248 players at the 2026 World Cup, a sign that the Belgium forward is being framed as more than just one of LOSC’s three Lillois in the squad. The 21-year-old is set for his first international competition when Belgium begins its campaign against Egypt on Monday 15 June at 21:00.

’s Ngoy profile

The outlet described Ngoy as a number 9 for the tournament and called him a fast attacker. It also repeated the line, “Cet attaquant rapide comme l’éclair a évincé Olivier Giroud du onze de départ,” placing him in a role with immediate weight inside Belgium’s setup.

That framing sits alongside the earlier remark, “Il jouait comme Eden Hazard, mais sans le résultat final,” which came from a former coach when Ngoy was 15 years old. The quote is part of the picture now being presented internationally: a player with pace, end product expectations, and a reputation that has followed him from youth football to a World Cup squad.

Belgium’s three Lillois

Ngoy is one of the three Lillois in Belgium’s squad, which makes his selection part of a larger club presence rather than an isolated call-up. Rudi Garcia preferred him to Loïs Openda in preparing the competition, giving the LOSC player a clearer path into the squad picture than one of Belgium’s better-known names.

At 21, Ngoy arrives at a tournament stage he has not played before. That makes the Belgium-Egypt opener more than a fixture on the calendar: it is the first checkpoint for how quickly he is trusted in a World Cup environment and how closely his role matches the one described in the international presentation.

Belgium-Egypt on June 15

Belgium’s opening match against Egypt is scheduled for Monday 15 June at 21:00, and that date now anchors the next step for Ngoy’s tournament. If he is used as the number 9 described in the profile, the first game will show whether that label holds once Belgium’s campaign begins.