Egypt and Belgium draw 1-1 in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Egypt and Belgium finished their World Cup Group G match in a 1-1 draw on June 15, 2026. After taking an early lead, Egypt saw their hopes for a victory dashed by Belgium's equalizer. This match marked Egypt's first World Cup game since 2018 and reignited national optimism, especially with key player Mohamed Salah contributing to the performance. Fans across Egypt celebrated the game, reflecting a renewed belief that the team could break its long-standing World Cup winless streak in upcoming fixtures against Iran and New Zealand.
- •Egypt leads early but settles for a 1-1 draw with Belgium
- •Match played on June 15, 2026, in North America
- •Mohamed Salah plays a key role in Egypt's performance
- •Egypt's upcoming matches are against Iran and New Zealand
- •Fans express renewed hope for Egypt's World Cup success
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — 'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw
"When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas.Yet in the weeks leading up to the opening match, television screens were filled with advertisements urging supporters to dream bigger.
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