With a goal in each half, Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in the duel that opened group G of the 2026 World Cup, this Monday afternoon (15), in Seattle (United States). The Egyptians took the lead in the first half with Ashour and conceded a draw from an own goal by Mohamed Hany in the second half. Each of the teams has one point and awaits the result of the other duel in the bracket, between Iran and New Zealand, also this Monday (15), starting at 10pm (Brasília time), in Los Angeles (USA). The move in the first half was exactly Egypt's goal. In the 20th minute, national team star Mohammed Salah played for Ashour to shoot from outside the box, giving Belgium goalkeeper Courtois no chance to save. Related news: Cape Verde holds off Spain and debuts in World Cups with a historic draw. Ghana coach makes history by participating in fifth World Cup. Hydration breaks divide players and coaches at the World Cup. Emam Ashour starts the story✨⚽#egyptnt#FIFAWORLDCUP pic.twitter.com/38bq0901Qd June 15, 2026 In the second half, the match became more open, with Belgium intensifying their search for the equalizing goal and Egypt looking for the spaces left by their opponent. De Bruyne hit Egypt's right post with a free kick from very close to the edge of the box. Shortly after, after a cross from the left, Salah headed the ball towards Courtois and on the rebound Ashour finished strongly, crossing, looking for a deflection that never happened. >> Follow the Agência Brasil channel on WhatsApp The Belgian equalizer finally arrived in the 21st minute. After a play on the right and a low cross, defender Hany shared it with striker Lukaku (who had just entered) and ended up scoring against. All square at the final whistle. ⚔️ #BELEGY 🇧🇪🇪🇬 #ScoredWithING pic.twitter.com/iXirTeyA5e June 15, 2026 From then on until the end, both teams continued attacking and putting goalkeepers Courtois and Shobeir in danger. However, the score did not change any further. In the next round, Belgium faces Iran, in Los Angeles, on Sunday (21). On the same day, in Vancouver (Canada), Egypt faces New Zealand.