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The result of the Belgium vs Egypt clash in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup turned out exactly as predicted by the Acting Head of Kaltim Youth and Sports Office, Rasman Rading.

The match between Belgium and Egypt took place at Lumen Field in Seattle on Tuesday (16 June 2026) early morning local time.

The fierce encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.

The outcome perfectly matched Rasman Rading’s earlier prediction that both teams would share the spoils with an even result.

According to him, both Belgium and Egypt have high-quality players capable of influencing the game under any circumstances.

The Belgian squad, nicknamed De Rode Duivels or The Red Devils, under coach Rudi Garcia, was considered a formidable side with European stars such as captain Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jeremy Doku.

On the other hand, Egypt’s national team, known as The Pharaohs, were equally strong.

The team led by Hossam Hassan featured top players like Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool winger, and Omar Marmoush, the Manchester City forward.

The presence of numerous players competing in elite European leagues made this match expectedly intense from the opening whistle.

Both sides were seen as possessing attacking lines capable of creating dangerous opportunities.

Given the balance of strength between the two, Rasman predicted beforehand that the match would likely end goalless.

“It could be one-all,” he said on Monday (15 June 2026).

Match Overview: Belgium vs Egypt

Throughout their World Cup history, Egypt had never secured a victory in their first seven matches since debuting in 1934.

Their long wait for a win nearly came to an end in their eighth match, this time against Belgium.

In the 19th minute, Mohamed Salah delivered a precise pass to Emam Ashour, who was left unmarked outside the penalty area.

Ashour finished the move with a powerful shot reaching 35 kilometres per hour, leaving Thibaut Courtois helpless.

Ashour’s goal came amid a flurry of chances created by both teams.

Belgium began their attacking threats early, with Kevin De Bruyne’s attempt missing the target in the opening stages.

The Red Devils produced several opportunities but struggled with accuracy.

Jeremy Doku wasted a golden chance with a volley inside the box that sailed wide, while De Bruyne’s free kick struck the post.

Belgium managed their first shot on target only in the 62nd minute when De Bruyne’s low effort was saved by goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir.

In this difficult phase, Belgium’s coach Rudi Garcia made a crucial substitution, bringing on star striker Romelu Lukaku, who returned after a three-month injury layoff with Napoli and had just 17 minutes of game time.

The player nicknamed Big Rom entered the field to replace Charles De Ketelaere at the 65th minute and 22 seconds mark.

Lukaku’s presence immediately changed the tempo of the match, forcing Egyptian defenders to remain alert inside their box.

Only 22 seconds after his introduction, Belgium found the equaliser. A cross from the right deflected into the Egyptian goal—not directly from Lukaku—but triggered by his movement between two defenders.

Egypt’s defender Mohamed Hany was unfortunate as the ball ricocheted off his leg into his own net while marking the Belgian striker.

The score became level at 1-1 by the 65th minute and 44 seconds due to Hany’s own goal.

Belgium then pushed hard to turn the game around, and although both teams had further chances, the scoreline remained unchanged until the final whistle.

Egypt had to see their dream of claiming a first-ever World Cup win evaporate, settling for a shared point with Belgium.

Belgium 1-1 Egypt (Mohamed Hany 66' own goal; Emam Ashour 19')

Line-ups

Belgium (4-2-3-1):

1-Courtois; 15-Meunier, 25-Ngoy, 4-Mechele, 21-Castagne (Raskin 56'); 24-Onana (De Cuyper 56'), 8-Tielemans; 10-Trossard, 7-De Bruyne (Vanaken 86'), 11-Doku (Pardo 86'); 17-De Ketelaere (Lukaku 66'). Coach: Garcia

Egypt (4-2-3-1):

23-Shobeir; 3-Hany, 2-Ibrahim, 14-Fathy (Adel 89'), 13-Fatouh (Hafez 89'); 19-Attia, 17-Lasheen; 11-Ziko (Zizo 76'), 10-Salah, 8-Ashour (Rabia 71'); 22-Marmoush. Coach: Hassan

Group G Standings

1. Belgium – Played 1, Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 0, Goals For 1, Goals Against 1, Points 1

2. Egypt – Played 1, Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 0, Goals For 1, Goals Against 1, Points 1

3. Iran – Played 0, Points 0

4. New Zealand – Played 0, Points 0

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