A positive draw (1-1) decided the confrontation between the Egyptian national team and its Belgian counterpart, on Monday evening, at Lumen Stadium, within the seventh group competitions of the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. The Egyptian team was on its way to achieving a historic victory after taking the lead during the first half, and succeeded in withstanding Belgian pressure for long periods, before receiving the equalizer in the second half with friendly fire.