Belgium’s Zeno Debast, right with Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, second right, and teammates on the pitch ahead of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle, on June 15, 2026.
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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 15, 2026).
Lukaku’s equalizer came just 28 seconds after entering the game in the 66th minute and prevented Egypt from winning their first game in their fourth World Cup appearance.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan opted to play Mohamed Salah centrally on the legend’s 34th birthday and the move worked out brilliantly from the outset. After drawing an early yellow card on Belgium, Salah then delivered a clinical pass to Ashour on the edge of the defense.
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