Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
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June 16, 2026
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SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equaliser spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday.
Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal.
With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt’s wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on.
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