Match Snapshot
Belgium vs Egypt finished 1-1 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Lumen Field |
| Referee | Ramon Abatti Abel, Brazil |
| Round | Group Stage - 1 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Belgium come into this fixture after 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Egypt arrive with 1 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Belgium start this round in position 1 with 5 points, while Egypt sit in position 2 with 5 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 13' Marwan Attia (Egypt) - Yellow Card
- 14' Timothy Castagne (Belgium) - Yellow Card
- 20' E. Ashour (Egypt) - Normal Goal
- 34' Ahmed Fatouh (Egypt) - Yellow Card
- 56' T. Castagne (Belgium) - Substitution 1
- 56' A. Onana (Belgium) - Substitution 2
- 66' C. De Ketelaere (Belgium) - Substitution 3
- 66' M. Hany (Belgium) - Own Goal
- 71' E. Ashour (Egypt) - Substitution 1
- 75' Maxim De Cuyper (Belgium) - Yellow Card
- 76' M. Salah (Egypt) - Substitution 2
- 76' M. Ziko (Egypt) - Substitution 3
Goals And Turning Points
- Egypt: E. Ashour 20'
- Belgium: M. Hany 66' (own goal)
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 4 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as T. Castagne, A. Onana, C. De Ketelaere, E. Ashour, M. Salah, M. Ziko showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Belgium | Egypt |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 14 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 8 |
| Shots insidebox | 9 | 10 |
| Shots outsidebox | 6 | 4 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 7 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 3-3, Shots off Goal: 7-3, Total Shots: 15-14, Blocked Shots: 5-8.
What The Result Means
Result: Belgium 1-1 Egypt. The balance of the game means both teams leave with a similar return and the wider World Cup picture stays open.
In standings terms, Belgium sit in position 1 with 5 points, while Egypt hold position 2 with 5 points.
Conclusion
Belgium 1-1 Egypt is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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