Belgium Also Stumbles in World Cup Opener as Mohamed Salah Helps Egypt Secure a Point

Belgium's national football team drew 1-1 with Egypt in their opening Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle. Egypt took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, who scored after an assist from Mohamed Salah. Belgium could only manage an equalizer when, in the 66th minute, defender Mohamed Hany unfortunately deflected the ball into his own net during a challenge with Romelu Lukaku.