Another sensation occurred during the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Belgium national team failed to defeat the Egypt team in the opening match of Group G, UNN reports.
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In the 19th minute, the Africans capitalized on perhaps their first opportunity: Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour received the ball in front of the opponent's penalty area and fired a powerful low shot into the corner of Courtois' goal, 1-0.
The Belgians stepped up after the break, and in the 66th minute, striker Romelu Lukaku, who had just come on as a substitute, created pressure in the opponent's penalty area, leading to an own goal by Mohamed Hany — 1-1.
It should be added that later, in the second match of the first round in Group G, the national teams of Iran and New Zealand will face each other.
Reminder
On the eve, the Cape Verde national team sensationally took points from the Spanish national team in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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