World Cup
7:00 p.mJune 15, 2026
Group stage – 1
Field Lumen
Referee: Ramon Abatti Abel, Brazil
Belgium
Egypt
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1.16
Expected Goals (xG)
0.89
-0.72
Prevented goals
-0.72
Passing by
371 (86%)
Accurate passes
314 (81%)
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1
G
Thibaut Courtois
6.2
d
Timothy Castagne
14′ Holding
4
d
Brandon Mechele
7.3
25
d
Nathan Ngoy
7.0
15
d
Tomás Meunier
6.3
8
M
Youri Tielemans (C)
7.7
24
M
Amadou Onana
6.9
11
M
Jeremy Doku
6.3
7
M
Kevin De Bruyne
6.3
10
M
Leandro Trossard
6.9
17
F
Charles De Ketelaere
7.2
23
G
Mostafa Shobeir
6.9
d
Ahmed Fatouh
34′ Stumbled
14
d
Hamdy Fathi
6.9
2
d
Yasser Ibrahim
6.9
17
M
Mohanad Lasheen
7.2
M
Marwan Attia
13′ StumbledM
Mohamed Salah (C)
19′
11
M
Mostafa Ziko
6.2
22
F
Omar Marmoush
7.0
Substitutes
F
Hamza Abdelkarim
76′ Replaced by M. SalahF
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76′ Replaced by M. Ziko
18
M
Nabil Donga
7
F
Mahmoud Trezeguet
21
M
Mahmoud Saber
F
Ibrahim Adel
89′ Replaced by H. Fathy
12
F
Hassem Hassan
24
d
Tarek Alaa
d
Rami Rabia
71′ Replaced by E. Ashour
6
d
Mohamed Abdelmonem
d
Karim Hafez
89′ Replaced by A. Fatouh
4
d
Hossam Abdelmaguid
1
G
Mohamed El-Shenawy
26
G
Mohamed Alaa
16
G
Mahdi Soliman
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Belgium and Egypt played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at Lumen Field, with a Hany own goal canceling out Ashour’s first-half goal in a World Cup clash that neither team could break down.
The Belgian side went into this World Cup game looking to make an early statement. Egypt arrived hoping to pull off a surprise result against a traditionally stronger opponent. Both teams needed a positive start to their group campaign.
Egypt struck first and caught Belgium off guard. In the 19th minute, Emam Ashour fired past the Belgian defense to give the visitors an early lead. The goal came from a well-worked move that exposed the gaps in Belgium’s starting set-up.
Asour’s clinical finish put Egypt in the driver’s seat. Belgium responded by increasing their possession and pressing further up the pitch. The home team controlled more of the ball but struggled to create clear chances early on.
Belgium’s pressure continued in the first half. They completed 371 of 432 passes with 86% accuracy, dominating possession at 53%. Despite the control, they managed only three shots on goal before the break.
Egypt defended resolutely and looked dangerous on the counter-attack. The visitors won seven corners in the first 45 minutes. Their defensive form remained solid despite Belgium’s territorial advantage.
The second half was a turning point. In the 66th minute, a defensive error proved costly as Mohanad Hany turned the ball into his own net. The own goal tied the game and gave Belgium momentum at a crucial time.
Belgium pressed for a winner after the draw. Timothy Castagne impressed defensively with four tackles in 56 minutes before being substituted. Youri Tielemans controlled the midfield and created two key passes throughout the match.
Egypt refused to give up despite conceding an own goal. Mohanad Lasheen pitched eight innings to anchor their defense. The North African side remained organized and prevented Belgium from finding a breakthrough.
Both teams created limited clear chances in the closing stages. Belgium generated a predicted goal total of 1.16, while Egypt’s xG stood at 0.89. Neither team found the decisive moment needed to claim the three points.
The game ended in a tie after 90 minutes of intense competition. Belgium finished with 14 shots in total, while Egypt managed the same number. The goalkeeper’s saves were crucial, with the Egyptian goalkeeper making three saves to Belgium’s two.
This draw leaves both teams with work to do in their World Cup campaign. Belgium will reflect on missed chances despite dominating possession. Egypt can take heart from a solid defensive display against quality opposition.
