Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on June 15 in Seattle. Emam Ashour scored first for Egypt early in the match, capitalizing on a strong effort that found the net. Belgium equalized in the second half when Romelu Lukaku's presence led to an own goal by Mohamed Hany. The match marked a notable moment for Egypt, as it was only the second time they have led in a World Cup match. Both teams are looking to improve ahead of future group fixtures, with Egypt aiming for their first World Cup victory.
- •Emam Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt in the first half.
- •Romelu Lukaku's introduction led to an own goal by Mohamed Hany.
- •Egypt has participated in four World Cups without a victory.
- •The result leaves both teams looking for crucial points ahead in Group G.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Salah, Egypt come close to making World Cup history
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
"Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.It was just the second time in their history that Egypt had taken the lead in a World Cup match -- after Salah opened the scoring in a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in 2018.
"The taleted forward was held in check by Belgium's defense and the Egyptians are still looking for their first World Cup win in their soccer history after playing to a 1-1 draw in Seattle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:39 PMSalah, Egypt come close to making World Cup history
The taleted forward was held in check by Belgium's defense and the Egyptians are still looking for their first World Cup win in their soccer history after playing to a 1-1 draw in Seattle.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:11 PMBelgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.It was just the second time in their history that Egypt had taken the lead in a World Cup match -- after Salah opened the scoring in a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in 2018.
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