Key facts
- Belgium drew Egypt 1-1 in their World Cup opener.
- Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the 19th minute.
- Romelu Lukaku entered the match as a substitute for Belgium.
- Mohamed Hany scored an own goal in the 66th minute, leveling the score.
- Egypt has never won a World Cup match.
Belgium secured a 1-1 draw against Egypt in their World Cup opener, with an own goal by defender Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute leveling the score just 23 seconds after Romelu Lukaku entered the match as a substitute. Emam Ashour had given Egypt the lead in the 19th minute with his first international goal, capitalizing on a defensive breakdown. Despite numerous chances, Belgium could not find a winner, and Egypt, playing in its fourth World Cup, continues its streak of never winning a match in the tournament. Egypt had opportunities to extend its lead but failed to convert.