Egypt opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Belgium at Seattle Stadium in a crucial Group G encounter.The Pharaohs made a confident start and took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, who finished off a quick attacking move to put Egypt ahead against one of the tournament’s strongest teams.Belgium pushed forward in search of an equaliser and found one after the break when Romelu Lukaku’s attacking pressure resulted in an own goal by Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany, bringing the score level at 1–1.Despite Belgium’s attempts to complete the comeback, Egypt remained organised defensively and continued to threaten on the counterattack, earning a valuable point from their opening group-stage fixture.The result leaves Group G finely balanced, with Egypt set to face New Zealand in their next match before concluding the group stage against Iran.Egypt’s disciplined display in Seattle earned praise from supporters, with the team showing resilience and determination against a highly rated Belgian side.With one point secured, the Pharaohs have made a promising start to their World Cup journey and remain firmly in contention for a place in the knockout stages.
Egypt Impress in The World Cup Opener with Draw Against Belgium
