Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
- On Monday, Egypt delivered one of the most significant performances in its history, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in Seattle during World Cup Group G play.
- Midfielder Emam Ashour scored his first international goal in the 19th minute, assisted by captain Mohamed Salah, giving Egypt a lead at halftime for the first time in World Cup history.
- Romelu Lukaku sparked an immediate attack after entering as a substitute in the 66th minute, forcing an own goal by Egypt defender Mohamed Hany to equalize the match.
- Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia said only 20 per cent of his team's shots were on target, noting the draw was fair; Egypt matched Belgium's 15 shots with 14 of their own.
- With New Zealand and Iran remaining on Egypt's schedule, the team positions itself as a contender in Group G. "We don't rely on coincidences," coach Hassan said after the match.
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Egypt draws with Belgium in World Cup Group G opener
Washington, June 16 (SANA) Egypt and Belgium shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday at Seattle Stadium. Egypt took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, but Belgium leveled midway through the second half when Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 66th minute. The result leaves both teams with one point after the opening round…
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Egypt produced a spirited display to secure a deserved 1-1 draw against FIFA World Cup contenders Belgium in Seattle on Monday in a match that the former African champions were unlucky not to collect maximum points.
Romelu Lukaku makes instant impact to secure draw against Egypt
Lukaku, his country’s record goalscorer, was introduced in the 66th minute and within seconds was involved in the move that saw Mohamed Hany prod in an own goal to bring the two-time semi-finalists back on level terms.
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