Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 at World Cup

Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their Group G encounter at the Men's Football World Cup in Seattle. The match saw Egypt take the lead in the first half, only for Belgium to equalize through an own goal in the second.

Egypt opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Emam Ashour found the back of the net with a well-placed shot from outside the box, following a pass from Mohamed Salah. Belgium had an early chance through Kevin De Bruyne in the 7th minute, but his shot went wide. Egypt's defense held firm for much of the first half, limiting Belgium's clear scoring opportunities.

The second half saw Belgium increase the pressure. De Bruyne came close to equalizing in the 53rd minute with a free-kick that hit the post. The breakthrough for Belgium finally came in the 66th minute. Romelu Lukaku, who had just come on as a substitute, was involved in the build-up. A strong cross from Thomas Meunier found Lukaku in the box, and the ball deflected off Egypt's Mohamed Hany and into the net, leveling the score.

Both teams continued to push for a winner. Belgium's Brandon Mechele had a header saved by Mostafa Shobeir in the 83rd minute, while Omar Marmoush of Egypt had a late shot blocked. The 1-1 draw means Egypt is still searching for its first World Cup win after eight appearances, a streak only surpassed by Honduras.