Romelu Lukaku helps Belgium secure 1-1 draw against Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:51 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 gave Egypt the lead in the 20th minute with a powerful shot. Belgium struggled to find their rhythm in the first half but equalized in the 66th minute after an own goal from Mohamed Hany, following the introduction of Lukaku. Both teams sought a winner in a competitive match, with chances created on both sides. This result sets the stage for further matches in the tournament.
- •Match took place at the World Cup in Seattle on June 15.
- •Emam Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt in the first half.
- •Romelu Lukaku entered the match in the 66th minute.
- •Belgium equalized with an own goal from Mohamed Hany.
- •Game featured notable opportunities for both teams to secure victory.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium v Egypt: Lukaku Conjures Equalizer Without a Touch as Belgium Rescue Point
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Romelu Lukaku proves key as Belgium salvage point against Egypt
"Lukaku’s Presence Rescues Belgium After Egypt Threaten Historic Victory Romelu Lukaku did not need to touch the ball to rescue Belgium. The veteran striker came off the bench in the second half at Seattle Stadium and within 23 seconds had forced his way between two Egyptian defenders, his mere presence prompting Mohamed Hany to divert…
"Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Emam Ashour sent the Pharaohs ahead before Lukaku’s cameo secured a point
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 12:18 AMBelgium v Egypt: Lukaku Conjures Equalizer Without a Touch as Belgium Rescue Point
Lukaku’s Presence Rescues Belgium After Egypt Threaten Historic Victory Romelu Lukaku did not need to touch the ball to rescue Belgium. The veteran striker came off the bench in the second half at Seattle Stadium and within 23 seconds had forced his way between two Egyptian defenders, his mere presence prompting Mohamed Hany to divert…
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:51 PMRomelu Lukaku proves key as Belgium salvage point against Egypt
Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Emam Ashour sent the Pharaohs ahead before Lukaku’s cameo secured a point
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