
Belgium and Egypt played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener. Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the first half, marking only the second time in their history that Egypt had taken the lead in a World Cup match. Belgium equalized after Romelu Lukaku came off the bench, leading to an own goal by Egypt's Mohamed Hany. This result means Egypt, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions, continue their wait for a first World Cup victory in their fourth tournament appearance. For Belgium, this tournament is seen as a final opportunity for their "golden generation," including veterans Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, and Lukaku, to achieve silverware after their third-place finish in Russia eight years ago.
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This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by The Namibian.