Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt
(Corrects to Ahmed Mostafa "Zizo", not Mostafa Zico, in paragraph 18)
Kevin De-Bruyne Sport News
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday (Jun 15) after a second-half Belgian equalizer 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.This is their fourth participation in the global showpiece and with Group G fixtures to come against Iran and New Zealand, they will hope to break that hoodoo in North America.For Belgium, this tournament is likely the last chance for the remnants of their golden generation to better their third-placed finish in Russia eight years ago and finally win silverware.Veterans Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Lukaku are the main protagonists of that group still involved in Rudi Garcia's squad. With all eyes in the Pacific Northwest on Salah and De Bruyne, it was the ex-Manchester City playmaker that created the first moment of note in the match when he dragged a sharp effort narrowly wide in the seventh minute.
Hasil Belgia Vs Mesir di Piala Dunia 2026: Duel Imbang 1-1
Belgia vs Mesir jadi sajian matchday pertama Grup G Piala Dunia. Pertandingan digelar di Stadion Seattle, Selasa (16/6/2026) dini hari WIB.
Timnas Mesir Ungguli Belgia 1-0 di Babak Pertama
Matchday pertama Grup G Piala Dunia mempertemukan Belgia vs Mesir. Pertandingan digelar di Stadion Seattle, Selasa (16/6/2026) dini hari WIB.
Lukaku on bench for Belgium, Shobeir in goal for Egypt
SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium's Romelu Lukaku starts on the bench for Monday's World Cup Group G opener against Egypt after an injury-hit season for Italian side Napoli.
Belgia Vs Mesir: De Bruyne Nantikan Duel Lawan Mo Salah seperti Dulu
Reuni De Bruyne dengan Salah akan jadi salah satu sorotan dalam duel Belgia vs Mesir di Lumen Field, Seattle, pada Selasa (16/6) dinihari WIB. Kedua pemain pernah bersaing sengit di Premier League selama bertahun-tahun.
Egypt are looking past Belgium in World Cup opener
SEATTLE, June 14 : Egypt are confident of making the World Cup knockout stages for the first time despite facing a very tough opening game against Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan told reporters on Sunday.
De Bruyne ready to face Egypt today
RENTON: Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted.