The Belgium national football team drew with Egypt in their first match of the 2026 World Cup. The final score was 1-1.

What happened ?

The match was highly contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Egypt opened the scoring with a long-range goal from Ashour.

Belgium's reaction

Belgium reacted with the entry of Lukaku, who gave the Red Devils a foothold in the surface. The equalizing goal was scored by Hany against his own team.

Next steps

The Belgium national football team now has to prepare for its next match against New Zealand, which will take place on June 27, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-27 | New Zealand | Away | Belgium must continue to work to improve their game and get better results in the competition. Last result: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (2026-06-15).