Romelu Lukaku's immediate influence off the bench secured a 1-1 draw for Belgium against Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener. Egypt had taken a deserved lead through Emam Ashour, but an own goal after Lukaku's introduction cancelled it out, preventing a shock defeat.
Bélgica e Egito empataram em 1 a 1 na estreia do grupo G da Copa do Mundo de 2026, em Seattle. Ashour abriu o placar para o Egito e Mohamed Hany marcou contra para a Bélgica. Ambas as equipes somam um ponto.
Romelu Lukaku's late equalizer, forcing an own goal from Egypt's Hany, secured a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their World Cup opener. Emam Ashour had given Egypt the lead with a superb strike.
Romelu Lukaku's late equalizer, forcing an own goal, salvaged a 1-1 draw for Belgium against Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener. Emam Ashour had given Egypt the lead with a superb strike.
Belgium and Egypt drew their opening World Cup match in Seattle, with temperatures reaching 30C. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, but Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium in the 66th minute. Both teams showed quality and a willingness to compete.
Belgium and Egypt drew their World Cup opener 1-1 in Seattle. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, with Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Belgium in the 66th minute. The match was played under intense heat, necessitating cooling breaks.
Romelu Lukaku a égalisé pour la Belgique contre l'Égypte dans un match de Coupe du monde 2026. L'Égypte avait ouvert le score par Ashour, mais Lukaku a trouvé le chemin des filets pour un match nul potentiellement frustrant pour les Diables Rouges.
La Belgique et l'Égypte ont fait match nul 1-1 lors de leur premier match de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Ashour a ouvert le score pour l'Égypte d'une frappe lointaine, mais Lukaku a égalisé pour la Belgique. Le match a été animé avec plusieurs occasions manquées de part et d'autre.
La Belgique et l'Égypte s'affrontent ce lundi soir pour leur premier match de la Coupe du Monde 2026. Les compositions officielles sont désormais connues, avec une Belgique qui jouera sans avant-centre pur.
La Belgique et l'Égypte se sont quittés sur un match nul 1-1 lors de la première journée de la phase de poules de la Coupe du monde 2026. L'Égypte a ouvert le score par Ashour, mais Lukaku a égalisé pour la Belgique.
L'Égypte mène face à la Belgique lors de la Coupe du Monde 2026 grâce à un missile d'Ashour. La Belgique est en difficulté, manquant plusieurs occasions et montrant une défense fébrile.
À l'approche de la Coupe du monde, les supporters belges affichent une prudence inhabituelle, marqués par les déceptions passées et les tensions internes de l'équipe. Le nouveau sélectionneur, Rudi Garcia, tente de rallier les sceptiques.
Egypt, despite winning the Africa Cup of Nations seven times, has never won a World Cup match. Star player Mohamed Salah, carrying an injury, aims to lead the Pharaohs to their first victory in their fourth appearance, a feat that would cement his legacy.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
Egypt has fully settled its outstanding debts to foreign public companies in the oil and natural gas sector, totaling approximately $6.1 billion as of June 30, 2024. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the final payment was made on June 10, marking a significant achievement for the Egyptian economy and investor confidence.
Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose anticipates his World Cup goal record will be broken, favoring Lionel Messi to achieve it. Meanwhile, young Egyptian talent Hamza Abdel Karim is set to make his mark, and Qatar faces a tough opener against Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup.
Egypt will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Belgium on Monday, June 15, at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match will kick off at 10 PM Cairo time. Egypt has a historical advantage, winning 3 out of 4 previous friendly encounters against Belgium.
The Egyptian Football Association announced that FIFA has prohibited the display of continental championship stars on national team jerseys during the World Cup. Egypt will remove its seven stars, representing its African Cup of Nations titles, from its jersey for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. FIFA also requested a change in the number color from gold to white for better visibility.
A report by the Israeli newspaper Maariv highlights the accelerating military convergence between Egypt and Turkey, which is reshaping regional power dynamics and presenting new security challenges for Israel. The two nations have begun joint air and naval exercises, signaling a strategic partnership aimed at addressing regional challenges and reordering power balances.
Maariv newspaper highlights the joint air exercise between Turkey and Egypt in Egypt, calling it an 'unprecedented strategic transformation' and a sign of a new regional architecture. The report suggests a potential 'Muslim alliance' involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, urging Israel to be prepared.
FIFA has requested the Egyptian Football Association to remove the seven stars from their national team's jersey during the 2026 World Cup. These stars represent African Cup of Nations titles, and FIFA regulations stipulate that stars on World Cup jerseys should only signify World Cup victories. Additionally, the numbers on the jerseys will be changed from gold to white for better visibility.
Egypt's Supreme Council for Media has ordered the deletion of a TV episode from Al-Shams channel after it allegedly violated the privacy of the late actor Abdel Aziz Makhyoun. The episode, hosted by Mohamed El-Ghaiti, is accused of misrepresenting his statements about the deceased actor.
An Egyptian court heard arguments in a major drug case, with the prosecution seeking the death penalty for defendants. The case, dubbed "Sarah Khalifa's gang," involves alleged drug manufacturing and distribution, with key figures reportedly being Iraqi and Egyptian nationals.
Egypt faces a diplomatic dilemma amid US, Israel, and Iran tensions. While allied with the US and Israel, Cairo seeks to mediate and avoid direct involvement, causing friction with Gulf states. Economic fallout from Red Sea attacks impacts Suez Canal revenues, while US pressure mounts for normalization with Israel.
