Belgium and Egypt share points in World Cup Group G opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener on June 15 at Seattle Stadium. Emam Ashour gave Egypt a lead with a goal in the 19th minute, followed by an equalizer attributed to an own goal by Mohamed Hany just after Romelu Lukaku was substituted in. The match featured a scrappy contest with numerous fouls and both teams having opportunities to secure a victory. The draw leaves both teams with a point as they prepare for their next group matches.
- •Egypt leads 1-0 after Emam Ashour's goal in the 19th minute
- •Romelu Lukaku forces an own goal from Mohamed Hany for Belgium's equalizer
- •Match held at Seattle Stadium, marking the venue's World Cup debut
- •Both teams had chances to win but settled for a draw
- •The fixture sets the tone for a competitive Group G
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Points shared in entertaining Group G opener
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Belgium denies Egypt’s first tournament win, forces 1-1 draw
"Belgium and Egypt played out an intriguing 1-1 draw in the opening game of Group G this evening. Egypt took an early lead through Emam Ashour before Romelu Lukaku’s presence forced an own goal equal...
"Seconds after subbing in, Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal equalizer to bring Belgium level in the Group G opener..
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:05 PMBelgium 1-1 Egypt: Points shared in entertaining Group G opener
Belgium and Egypt played out an intriguing 1-1 draw in the opening game of Group G this evening. Egypt took an early lead through Emam Ashour before Romelu Lukaku’s presence forced an own goal equal...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 8:59 PM2026 World Cup: Belgium denies Egypt’s first tournament win, forces 1-1 draw
Seconds after subbing in, Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal equalizer to bring Belgium level in the Group G opener..
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