Romelu Lukaku forced Egypt into an own goal within seconds of entering the game and Belgium escaped with a 1-1 draw in Seattle.

Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener after a second-half equaliser cancelled out Egypt's early lead.

Romelu Lukaku's contribution to the equaliser came just 23 seconds after entering the game in the 66th minute and prevented Egypt from winning their first game in their fourth World Cup appearance.

SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side.Egypt opened the scoring against the run of play on 19 minutes through a powerfu

Belgium salvages a 1-1 draw against Egypt in the World Cup opener, thanks to an own goal by Hany.

Belgium's golden generation might have ended in 2022, but a younger squad opened its World Cup the way it has opened most things lately: with more questions than answers.

Egypt were denied an opening victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Belgium came from behind to...

Almost exactly four years to the day the host cities for the FIFA Men’s World Cup were awarded, the world came to Seattle and watched a 1-1 draw between Belgium and 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.• Lukaku is Belgium's record goalscorer, but did not start a game for Napoli in 2025-26• Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielder K

Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead in the first-half with an excellent strike but it was cancelled out by an own goal.

SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging his side to put it right in their next match.Belgium "have to win against Iran," who they face in their next game on Sunday, the manager said, as they seek to reach

SEATTLE, June 15 : Belgium are disappointed by a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener on Monday, coach Rudi Garcia said, urging his side to put it right in their next match.Belgium "have to win against Iran," who they face in their next game on Sunday, the manager said, as they seek to reach

FIFA World Cup, BEL vs EGY: Romelu Lukaku's instant impact off the bench rescued Belgium from defeat as Egypt produced a disciplined display and came within touching distance of a famous World Cup victory in Seattle.

Belgium attempted to respond by involving Jérémy Doku more frequently, but the Red Devils continued to lack fluency in attack

The FIFA Men's World Cup is living up to the hype in Seattle — the matches, the turnout and the grass field — and it may get even better with the U.S. here next.

Romelu Lukaku's mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium's lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday at the World Cup. Lukaku came on in the 66th minute with Belgium trailing 1-0. He ran…

Seattle : Belgium coach Rudi Garcia admitted his team underperformed in the first half against Egypt, saying they lacked cohesion and should have played

Romelu Lukaku made an instant impact off the bench as Belgium recovered from an early deficit to earn a 1-1 draw against Egypt in FIFA WC.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said a new generation of players would reveal themselves at the FIFA Men’s World Cup. It took 20 minutes for it to happen.

Twenty-two seconds. That’s how long Romelu Lukaku needed to make his impact felt and save a point for Belgium in its FIFA Men’s World Cup opener.