SportsPublished: 16 June 2026 at 00:20
Belgium and Egypt Draw 1-1 in World Cup Opener; Belgium's Second-Half Resurgence Saves Them
Belgium's national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Egypt, escaping trouble thanks to a strong second half.
On Monday, group favorite Belgium opened their World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw against Egypt. The European side struggled in the first half, failing to impose themselves, but improved significantly after the break to equalize. The result means Belgium will need to raise their game in subsequent matches to secure progression to the knockout stages.
