The Belgium national football team had a disappointing start to their World Cup 2026 campaign, being dominated by Egypt. The Red Devils, led by Rudi Garcia, struggled to create scoring opportunities, especially in the first half. But the entry of Romelu Lukaku changed the game, allowing Belgium to catch up with the score. The Pharaohs gave the Belgians a run for their money, who did not convince the European press. L'Équipe commented that Belgium was dominated by Egypt and delivered an insufficient first half. The newspaper also highlighted Lukaku's impact, who again changed the game for a Belgian team that was completely helpless. The Italian colleagues of the Gazzetta Dello Sport agreed with the European press titles, citing a disappointing start and difficulties in creating danger despite technical superiority. The German press, on the other hand, headlined the Lukaku madness that prevents Salah's party. Mo Salah's teammates put Belgium in difficulty by being well organized defensively, but Lukaku's entry changed the game. The Telegraaf recalled that the Red Devils went to the United States with great confidence after their preparation, but reality was different. Belgium lost their main offensive asset, Jérémy Doku, who didn't have an inch of space. Even after the 0-1, the Devils remained apathetic. When the game started to get exciting, Lukaku came on and his impact was immediate. Lukaku's physical presence immediately put the Egyptian defense under pressure and led to Mohamed Hany's own goal. The Red Devils managed to catch up with the score, but did not convince the European press. Belgium must now bounce back for their next match, with the hope of doing better than their first disappointing match. Rudi Garcia's staff must find solutions to allow the team to play at their best level. Belgian fans are eagerly awaiting their team's next match, with the hope of seeing the Red Devils regain their form.