Belgium escape Egypt upset bid with own goal
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 World Cup Group G match in Seattle. Romelu Lukaku scored an equalizer for Belgium shortly after coming off the bench, canceling out Emam Ashour's earlier goal for Egypt.
Why it matters
The match represents a significant result in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the competitive parity between international football teams.
Romelu Lukaku forced Egypt into an own goal within seconds of entering the game and favored Belgium escaped with a 1-1 draw in the opening Group G match of the 2026 World Cup at Seattle Stadium on Monday (June 14, 2026).
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