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Mohamed Salah, Egypt miss clear chance to secure first-ever World Cup victory against Belgium

Egypt squandered a golden opportunity to secure a statement victory over Belgium, settling for a 1-1 draw in their highly competitive 2026 World Cup Group G opener.

Mohamed Salah #10 of Egypt looks on.
© Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesMohamed Salah #10 of Egypt looks on.

Mohamed Salah and Egypt squandered a golden opportunity to secure their first-ever World Cup victory, as a heartbreaking second-half own goal by Mohamed Hany allowed Belgium to rescue a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group G opener.

With the points split, both squads sit tied in the standings and must now look ahead to the upcoming clash between Iran and New Zealand to see how the group shapes up in the race for the knockout stage.

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Belgium and Egypt tied 1-1 in the 2026 World Cup Group G match and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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90+5' - THE GAME FINISHES (1-1)

The referee blew his whistle and the game is over. A great display from both teams ended in a tie.

90+3' - Belgium and Egypt can't find the space (1-1)

Both teams are trying hard to score the winning goal, but they can't find spaces. Now, Belgium have a great free kick.

90' - Additional time (1-1)

Five minutes of additional time.

87' - Uncertainty in Seattle (1-1)

With both teams trying hard to score the winning goal, there is uncertainty regarding which team will win the game.

85' - Egypt are attacking now (1-1)

After an avalanche from Belgium, Egypt are now trying hard to score their second goal of the game.

83' - SHOBEIR SAVES EGYPT (1-1)

Egypt's goalkeeper saved his team after a great header from Mechele.

80' - Both teams are fighting for the ball (1-1)

Without punches, but more intensity, Belgium and Egypt want to have the ball and create the chance for the winning goal in the game.

78' - LUKAKU IS A MENACE FOR EGYPT (1-1)

Since he entered the field, Belgium have created multiple chances, and the last one was a great shot from Lukaku that one of the Egyptian players blocked.

75' - Another yellow card for Belgium (1-1)

Maxim De Cuyper saw the yellow card for holding an Egyptian player.

72' - Belgium are attacking like a tsunami (1-1)

With multiple attacks, Belgium want to find their second goal of the game.

70' - The match restart (1-1)

Both teams are on the field and the match restart.

67' - Cooling break (1-1)

Time to hydrate.

66' - BELGIUM SCORE (1-1)

Lukaku just entered and create the own goal situation for Belgium.

63' - Belgium keep trying (0-1)

It looks like Belgium are close to score, but Egypt have had in their goalkeeper Shobeir a great wall.

61' - Doku tried to trick the referee (0-1)

With a clear chance in the penalty spot, Doku tried to trick the referee by passing between two defenders for a foul, but nothing happened.

59' - Substitutions for Belgium (0-1)

De Cuyper, Raskin are in, Castagne, Onana are out.

56' - ASHOUR MISSED A CLEAR CHANCE (0-1)

After having a great chance to score in Belgium's area with Courtois laying on the field, Ashour shot the ball wide.

53' - KEVIN DE BRUYNE HIT THE POST (0-1)

A great free kick from De Bruyne almost create the chance to score the first goal of the game for Belgium.

50' - EGYPT MISS TWO CLEAR CHANCES (0-1)

With two attempts on target, Egypt wanted to score another goal, but Belgium's defenders blocked their shots and avoid another goal on their area.

47' - Egypt started with intensity (0-1)

Despite Belgium have the necessity to find the equalizer, Egypt are pressing to score their second goal.

45' - Second half underway! (0-1)

The referee blows his whistle and the second half is underway.

First half stats

  • First-Half Goal Scorers: Emam Ashour (Egypt, 19th minute)
  • First-Half Assists: Mohamed Salah (Egypt, 19th minute)
  • Total Shots: Belgium 4 – 3 Egypt
  • Shots on Target: Belgium 0 – 2 Egypt
  • Goalkeeper Saves: Belgium 1 (Thibaut Courtois) – 0 Egypt (Mostafa Shobeir)
  • Yellow Cards: Belgium 1 (Timothy Castagne) – 2 Egypt (Marwan Attia, Ahmed Fatouh)
  • Red Cards: Belgium 0 – 0 Egypt

45+4' - Halftime (0-1)

Referee blows his whistle and the first half finished.

45+2' - DOKU MISSES A CLEAR CHANCE (0-1)

After a great pass in Egypt's area, Doku had the goal all in front and the shot went pretty wide.

45' - Additional time (0-1)

Four minutes of additional time.

42' - Egypt want to score another goal (0-1)

With the spaces left by Belgium on their area, Egypt want to find a way to score their second goal of the game.

40' - Belgium are getting close (0-1)

With Doku and De Ketelaere, Belgium are trying to find a space in the left side of the field, and now are getting close to score.

37' - Egypt are holding tight (0-1)

With the result on their favor, Egypt are just defending the result and Belgium are desperate.

35' - Ball possession (0-1)

Belgium 43%, Egypt 57%

32' - Egypt found in fouls a great solution to contend Belgium (0-1)

The Europeans are not having the best performance on the field, and Egypt are taking advantage from it through fouls on their area.

30' - Belgium keep trying (0-1)

Despite their intensity on the attack, the main problem for Belgium is Egypt's defense, which are playing outstandingly.

27' - Belgium are struggling (0-1)

Despite attacking Egypt's area with plenty of players, Belgium can't find a space to create a dangerous situation.

25' - The match restart (0-1)

Both teams are one the field and the match restart.

23' - Cooling break (0-1)

Time to hydrate.

22' - Belgium want the equalizer (0-1)

With Onana and De Ketelaere, Belgium want to crete dangerous situations, but Egypt have defended outstandingly.

20' - EGYPT SCORE! (0-1)

A great goal from the Pharaohs with an outstanding shot-on-target from Ashour.

17' - Two yellow cards already shown (0-0)

Attia fro Egypt and Castagne for Belgium are the first two players with a yellow card.

15' - An intense matchup in the first half (0-0)

With just 15 minutes on the clock, both teams have shown that they don't want to leave spaces and there is a maximum concentration.

12' - Both teams are holding in the middle of the field (0-0)

With a constant pressure and intensity from both teams, the ball remains on the middle of the field, and there is not a clear dominator in this game.

10' - Ball possession (0-0)

Belgium 35%, Egypt 65%

8' - De Bruyne and Trossard are leading Belgium (0-0)

Both players are pressing Egypt when having the ball, and De Bruyne already shot, but the ball went wide.

6' - Egypt are trying to create dangerous situations (0-0)

By passing the ball from one side to another, they are trying to find a space to create a chance and score the first goal of the game.

4' - Egypt are pressing Belgium's exit (0-0)

As the Europeans want to attack from their defensive line, Egypt are pressing with Salah and Marmoush.

2' - Belgium are creating the most dangerous situations on the field (0-0)

Egypt are just trying to defend from the attacks, but when they have the ball, they are creating danger.

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

Referee blows his whistle and the first half starts.

Everything is ready to start

Both teams are on the field for the protocolary acts.

Why is Romelu Lukaku not starting?

With everything at stake in this matchup against Egypt, head coach Rudy Garcia has decided to not start with Romelu Lukaku.

Both teams are getting ready for the matchup

Following their warm up, Belgium and Egypt are getting ready for the upcoming clash in Seattle.

Do Belgium and Egypt have players born overseas?

Ahead of this high-stakes matchup, several intriguing roster questions loom for both squads. Reflecting the increasingly globalized nature of modern soccer—where numerous teams feature dual-national talent— Belgium, with every player born in their territory, and Egypt that boast impact players who were born overseas but have chosen to represent these respective nations on the world stage.

Confirmed city, stadium and weather for the game

With both teams deep in preparation for the upcoming clash, Seattle is set to host the matchup under what is expected to be ideal weather conditions.

Confirmed uniforms and referees

Belgium and Egypt are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup opener, and they already know their uniforms and the referees that will officiate today, lead by Ramon Abatti Abel from Brazil.

Egypt lineup

Egypt's starting XI: Mostafa Shoubir; Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Fatouh; Eman Ashour, Mostafa Zico, Hamdy Fathy, Mohanad Lashin, Marawan Attia; Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush.

Belgium lineup

Belgium's starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy; Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana; Leandro Trossard, Jeremy Doku, Charles De Ketelaere.

Egypt and Belgium's ranking

Ahead of this crucial Group G showdown, Belgium are ranked higher than Egypt on paper, but we will see if that analytical advantage actually translates into a victory for the Europeans on the pitch.

H2H between Belgium and Egypt

Belgium and Egypt will face each other for the fifth time in an official game. However, this will be the first time playing in a World Cup, and the H2H is currently tied with two victories for Egypt and two victories for Belgium.

Start time and how to watch

Belgium vs Egypt will get underway at 3:00 PM (PT: 12:00 PM)

Watch this 2026 World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt live in the USA on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium,

Belgium and Egypt clash in 2026 World Cup opener

Welcome to our live blog of this 2026 World Cup Group G matchup!

Belgium face Egypt at Seattle Stadium, looking to make a strong start.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as the Netherlands and Japan clash in Arlington!

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