Belgium vs Egypt Match Summary | Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026™

Egypt delivered a superb performance against Belgium in a thrilling 1-1 draw on Monday in their opening match of Group G at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Pharaohs took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 19th minute. Belgium equalized in the 66th minute when Mohamed Hany inadvertently put the ball into his own net. Egypt were well-organized and troubled their Belgian opponents, who only managed a hard-fought equalizer after a defensive error by the Pharaohs. The match also marked Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday, making him the only player to have celebrated his birthday at an older age in a World Cup since 1986. Both Egypt and Belgium earned their first point in the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Iran will face New Zealand in the same group later.