Belgium Held to 1-1 Draw by Egypt in World Cup Opener
Belgium began its 2026 World Cup campaign on Monday night with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Egypt, a result that echoed the team’s struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match was played in Seattle, and the “Red Devils” were unable to turn the game around after falling behind early.
Imam Ashour put Egypt ahead in the 20th minute with a surprise opener. Belgium levelled in the 67th minute thanks to an own goal by Mohammed Hany, which spared the Belgians from what would have been an embarrassing defeat.
The article framed the performance as another sign that Belgium’s “golden generation” is in decline. Kevin De Bruyne and his teammates managed to recover enough to avoid defeat, but they did not find a winning goal.
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