Romelu Lukaku sparks Belgium comeback against Egypt in World Cup opener

Belgium began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a draw against Egypt on June 15. After trailing due to a goal from Eman Ashour, Belgium saw significant improvement following the introduction of Romelu Lukaku in the second half. Lukaku's presence helped create confusion in Egypt's defense, leading to an own goal by Mohamed Hany. Despite their efforts, Belgium failed to secure a winning goal, with a late header from Lukaku missing the target. Belgium's next match is against Iran, followed by a game against New Zealand.

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