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Imam Ashour’s 123 km/h strike gives Egypt a World Cup lead over Belgium

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened

Imam Ashour scored a first-half goal for Egypt against Belgium in their 2026 World Cup opener, putting Egypt ahead 1-0. FIFA said the shot reached 123 km/h, and it was Ashour’s first international goal in his 31st appearance.

  • 01Egypt led Belgium 1-0 at halftime in its 2026 World Cup opener.
  • 02Imam Ashour scored from a shot that FIFA clocked at 123 km/h.
  • 03The goal was Ashour’s first for Egypt in his 31st national-team appearance.
  • 04Ashour plays for Al Ahly and is 28 years old.
  • 05He was the Egyptian league’s top scorer in 2024/25 despite repeated injuries.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Imam Ashour’s 123 km/h strike gives Egypt a World Cup lead over Belgium
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Imam Ashour fires a 123 km/h rocket as Egypt strikes first against Belgium
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Egypt’s World Cup opener spark comes with a memorable Arabic goal call
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Egypt’s early World Cup goal sparks ecstatic Arabic broadcast

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