Belgium and Egypt Play to a Draw in World Cup Group G Opener in Seattle
Belgium and Egypt opened their World Cup 2026 campaigns in Group G with a draw in Seattle. The match saw Romelu Lukaku contribute to an own goal, helping Belgium secure the tied result. The game was played under challenging conditions, including a heat advisory and on-field temperatures of 30C (86F), necessitating cooling breaks for the 66,775 spectators.
Belgium and Egypt commenced their World Cup 2026 journey with a draw in their Group G opener. The match, featuring two presumptive frontrunners, saw Romelu Lukaku make an impact, contributing to an own goal that secured the draw for Belgium against Egypt.
The contest was held under an intense North American summer sun in Seattle, with a heat advisory in effect. On-field temperatures reached 30C (86F) under high, hazy clouds at kick-off. These conditions led to the implementation of contentious, but ultimately warranted, cooling breaks, which have been universally adopted for this tournament.
A significant crowd of 66,775 spectators attended the game, filling the stadium with a sea of red and white, reflecting the similar colors of the competing teams. Few seats were left empty for the Group G clash.
According to The Guardian Sport, this result heats up Group G as both teams aim to progress in the tournament.
