Belgium and Egypt opened their World Cup 2026 campaigns with a 1-1 draw on Monday, 15 June 2026, in a Group Stage Matchday 1 fixture. Emam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 19th minute, finishing an assist from Mohamed Salah. Belgium equalised in the 66th minute when Mohamed Hany turned the ball into his own net. The match, which kicked off at 19:00 UTC, saw Egypt lead 1-0 at half-time. Referee Ramon Abatti Abel of Brazil showed four yellow cards: Marwan Attia (13') for E...

Belgium and Egypt open their World Cup campaigns on Monday, 15 June 2026, in a Group Stage - 1 fixture that carries significant weight for both nations. This is the first matchday for both sides, and the result will set the tone for their path through the group. No meetings between these teams are recorded in the database covering the past year, though both nations have faced each other in previous World Cup cycles. For Belgium, the goal is to establish early dominance and build momentum toward ...