Belgium and Egypt play to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G opener. Egypt score first through Emam Ashour, who finds a goal early in the match. Belgium then level the game after a substitute appearance by Romelu Lukaku in the second half. Multiple reports say Lukaku comes on after the hour and makes an immediate impact, triggering an attacking sequence that results in an own goal by Egypt shortly after he enters. As a result, Belgium salvage a point and Egypt are denied a first-ever World Cup win. Reports also note that the equalising incident occurs very quickly after Lukaku’s introduction, with several outlets describing the own goal as being forced within seconds of his arrival. The match ends with both teams on one point each, with Egypt taking the early lead but Belgium responding to secure the draw.
Belgium draw 1-1 with Egypt as Lukaku forces equaliser in Group G opener
Belgium and Egypt play to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G opener. Egypt score first through Emam Ashour, who finds a goal early in the match. Belgium then level the game after a substi...
- Egypt take the lead against Belgium through a goal by Emam Ashour.
- Belgium equalise after Romelu Lukaku comes on as a second-half substitute.
- Lukaku’s introduction is followed by a rapid equaliser via an Egypt own goal.
- The match finishes 1-1 in the Group G opener.
- Egypt are denied their first-ever World Cup win in the game.
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