2026 World Cup: Belgium denies Egypt’s first tournament win, forces 1-1 draw

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 15, Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener at Seattle's Lumen Field. Egypt took an early lead but Belgium equalized in the second half when substitute Romelu Lukaku, seconds after coming on, forced an own goal. The result means Egypt remains without a World Cup win in tournament history.