Egypt leads Belgium in World Cup opener amid strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
In their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Egypt is currently leading Belgium with a score of 1-0. Emam Ashour scored for Egypt with a long-range strike after 20 minutes. The Belgian team, known for its strong history, appears unable to cope with Egypt's aggressive tactics and quick counterattacks during the first half of the match, raising concerns for their progression in the tournament. The match is still ongoing as Egypt looks to maintain control.
- •Egypt scored first through Emam Ashour in the first half.
- •Belgium struggles to contain Egypt's fast-paced attack.
- •The match is taking place at the 2026 World Cup.
- •Belgium faces significant pressure after their opening match.
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"This is certainly not how the Belgians imagined it. In their opening match against Egypt, the Belgian Red Devils are really struggling. Or to put it another way: the North African team has hit top for...
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