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Belgium vs Egypt

World Cup 2026Full time · 15 Jun 2026
Belgium

Belgium

Drew · xG 1.28LWWWDLast 5
Full time
1 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Emam Ashour 20' · ⚽ Mohamed Hany 66'

Egypt

Drew · xG 1.01LDWDLast 5
Egypt
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ BEL · last goal · 66'
66
34
BEL · 1.28 xG1.01 xG · EGY
Match StoryFull breakdown

Belgium 1–1 Egypt

Egypt took a point from Belgium in a result that defied pre-match market expectations, with the draw validating a model probability that suggested this outcome was genuinely possible. The interesting thing is not that Belgium failed to win, but why.

World Cup 2026Mon 15 Jun, 20:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Egypt end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Emam Ashour
20'⚽
Emam Ashour
Mohamed SalahAssist: Mohamed Salah
Match Report
Belgium 1-1 Egypt: How the Underdogs Held Their Ground at World Cup 2026
MVMarcus Vale

Belgium 1-1 Egypt: How the Underdogs Held Their Ground at World Cup 2026

Egypt took a point from Belgium in a result that defied pre-match market expectations, with the draw validating a model probability that suggested this outcome was genuinely possible. The interesting thing is not that Belgium failed to win, but why.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
    BelgiumCharles De KetelaereCharles De Ketelaere
  2. 13'
    EgyptMarwan AteyaMarwan Ateya
    Foul
  3. 14'
    BelgiumTimothy CastagneTimothy Castagne
    Foul
  4. 20'
    EgyptEmam AshourEmam Ashour
    assist: Mohamed Salah
  5. 34'
    EgyptAhmed FatouhAhmed Fatouh
    Foul
  6. 56'
    BelgiumNicolas RaskinNicolas Raskin
    off: Timothy Castagne
  7. 56'
    BelgiumMaxim De CuyperMaxim De Cuyper
    off: Amadou Onana
  8. 66'
    BelgiumRomelu LukakuRomelu Lukaku
    off: Charles De Ketelaere
  9. 66'
    BelgiumMohamed HanyMohamed Hany
    Own Goal
  10. 71'
    EgyptRamy RabiaRamy Rabia
    off: Emam Ashour
  11. 75'
    BelgiumMaxim De CuyperMaxim De Cuyper
    Foul
  12. 76'
    EgyptHamza AbdelkarimHamza Abdelkarim
    off: Mohamed Salah
  13. 76'
    EgyptZizoZizo
    off: Mostafa Mohamed Zaki Abdelraouf
  14. 86'
    Belgium
    off: Jérémy Doku
  15. 86'
    BelgiumHans VanakenHans Vanaken
    off: Kevin De Bruyne
  16. 88'
    EgyptIbrahim AdelIbrahim Adel
    off: Hamdy Fathy
  17. 88'
    EgyptKarim Hafez Ramadan Seif El DinKarim Hafez Ramadan Seif El Din
    off: Ahmed Fatouh
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Belgium 1.28 xGEgypt 1.01 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Belgium vs Egypt?

The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did Belgium vs Egypt take place?

The match took place on Monday, 15 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model favored a Belgium win at 54% probability, which did not land. Belgium arrived in poor form, winless across their last five matches with two draws, while Egypt had won once in five and both teams scored in half of Belgium's recent outings and all of Egypt's. The stalemate left both sides with ground to make up. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result sees Egypt top the group on 4 points, while Belgium remain third on 2 points, 2 adrift. Belgium's form has stalled markedly; they have won none of their last 4 matches. Egypt's unbeaten start contrasts sharply with Belgium's struggles, suggesting a potential shift in group dynamics as the qualification campaign develops.

Belgium v Egypt · World Cup 2026 · 15/06/2026, 20:00:00