Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G opener in Seattle, with Emam Ashour scoring for Egypt and a Mohamed Hany own goal leveling the match for Belgium. Both teams leave with one point each. bing.com

⚽ Match Summary

• Date & Venue: June 15, 2026, Seattle Stadium, USA
• Final Score: Belgium 1–1 Egypt
• Goals:
• 19’ – Emam Ashour (Egypt), assisted by Mohamed Salah
• 66’ – Mohamed Hany (own goal), pressured by Romelu Lukaku

🔑 Key Highlights

• First Half: Egypt stunned Belgium early when Salah set up Ashour, who fired a low shot past Courtois.
• Second Half: Belgium introduced Lukaku, whose presence forced Hany’s own goal just 20 seconds after coming on.
• Close Calls: Kevin De Bruyne rattled the woodwork with a free-kick in the 53rd minute.
• Final Whistle: Both sides created late chances but couldn’t find a winner. Firstpost Times Now Sportstar FIFA

📊 Match Statistics

🌟 Standout Performers

• Emam Ashour – Scored his first international goal, earning Egypt’s Player of the Match.
• Mohamed Salah – Assisted the opener, constantly threatening Belgium’s defense.
• Romelu Lukaku – His substitution immediately changed the game’s momentum.
• Kevin De Bruyne – Controlled midfield, unlucky not to score with his free-kick. Sportstar FIFA

🏆 Group G Context

• Belgium and Egypt both start with 1 point.
• Group rivals Iran and New Zealand are also competing, making this group tightly contested.
• Egypt continues to chase their first-ever World Cup win, while Belgium remains a favorite to advance. Outlook India