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June 16, 2026
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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday...

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Belgium fought back to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their opening World Cup group game in Seattle on Monday, with an own goal cancelling out Emam Ashour's early opener.

  • Belgium equalized in the second half thanks to an own goal after Romelu Lukaku came off the bench.
  • Egypt, currently seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, continues their wait for a first World Cup victory.
  • This marks Belgium's third consecutive World Cup match without a win.

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