Lukaku helps Belgium equalize quickly against Egypt in World Cup match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
In their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw on June 15 at Seattle Stadium. Substitute Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium just 22 seconds after entering the match, taking advantage of an own goal by Mohamed Hany. Egypt had initially taken the lead with a goal from Emam Ashour in the 19th minute. Despite Belgium's efforts, they failed to secure a win as Egypt continued to create opportunities throughout the match.
- •Game ended in a 1-1 draw between Belgium and Egypt.
- •Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the 19th minute.
- •Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium shortly after coming on.
- •Match played at Seattle Stadium on June 15.
- •Both teams look to improve in their upcoming matches.
- 9:55 PMBBC Sport — Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lukaku forces Belgium leveller 22 seconds after coming on v Egypt
- 8:50 PMBBC Sport — Lukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser
"Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men's World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku's season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experience.
"Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener.
"Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.
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External links- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 9:55 PMLukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt
An own goal from Mohamed Hany denies Egypt a first ever victory at the World Cup as they draw 1-1 with Belgium at the Seattle Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:11 PMLukaku forces Belgium leveller 22 seconds after coming on v Egypt
Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men's World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku's season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experience.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 8:50 PMLukaku's instant impact for Belgium's equaliser
Romelu Lukaku has an instant impact for Belgium as he plays a key part in their equalising goal against Egypt in Seattle, just 22 seconds after coming off the bench.
- Sky Sports—Egypt denied first World Cup win in Belgium draw as Lukaku makes instant impact
Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener.
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