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Belgium and Egypt drew their 2026 World Cup debut match 1-1. Egypt took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Emam Ashour. Belgium rescued a draw later in the match.
Hany's Own Goal Denies Salah Perfect Birthday Gift as Belgium Hold Egypt
Egypt's quest for a maiden World Cup victory continues after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Belgium in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a promising start, an own goal by defender Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute canceled out Emam Ashour's opener, denying Mohamed Salah a perfect birthday present. Ashour had put the Pharaohs ahead in the 21st minute with a powerful str…
Belgium-Egypt: Lukaku a luxury substitute, Doku clumsy, Belgium disorganized... The highs and lows
Romelu Lukaku proved to be a "super-substitute" for Belgium in their 1-1 draw against Egypt, needing only 22 seconds after entering the game in the 66th minute to influence the scoreline. A cross from…
Lukaku's impact on Belgium's draw with Egypt highlights striker's value
Romelu Lukaku's immediate impact off the bench proved crucial for Belgium, forcing an own goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Egypt in their Group G match. The striker had been on the field for just …
Belgium escapes World Cup fiasco against Salah's birthday Egypt
Belgium's World Cup debut teetered on the brink of disaster before Romelu Lukaku's timely intervention secured a 1-1 draw against Egypt. The "Red Devils" struggled against the African side's intensity…
World Cup: Ashour shines for Egypt, Lukaku comes off bench to save Belgium in 1-1 draw
Belgium and Egypt kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaigns with a 1-1 draw in Seattle, a result that leaves Egypt still searching for its first-ever win in the tournament's finals. The Pharaohs came …
Belgium rescues draw in World Cup debut against Egypt
Belgium narrowly avoided defeat in their 2026 World Cup opener, securing a 1-1 draw against Egypt on Monday. The match, played in Seattle, saw Egypt threaten an upset, largely driven by the performanc…
World Cup 2026: Emam Ashour scores stunner as Egypt beats Belgium
Emam Ashour unexpectedly became the star of Egypt's 2026 World Cup debut, scoring a stunning goal against Belgium. While all eyes were on Mohamed Salah, it was Ashour who broke the deadlock in the 19t…
Belgium and Egypt Kick Off 2026 World Cup Group G
The 2026 World Cup's Group G kicks off on Monday, June 15, with a match between Belgium and Egypt. Both teams are vying for early points in a group that also includes Iran and New Zealand. Belgium ent…
Belgium vs. Egypt: World Cup 2026 Group G Debut Match Preview
Belgium and Egypt are set to clash in a highly anticipated Group G match of the 2026 North American World Cup. This game marks the debut for both the Red Devils and the Pharaohs in the tournament, mak…
In Egypt, football is much more than sport: it's the ultimate political distraction
Football in Egypt is far more than a sport; it is a potent force deeply woven into the nation's political, colonial, and revolutionary history. The sport, introduced by British soldiers as an instrume…
Belgium held by Egypt in World Cup 2026 opener after Lukaku's impact
Belgium began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle. The Red Devils, who arrived with a 13-match unbeaten streak, struggled to impose themselves against …