<p>The national teams of Belgium and Egypt kicked off their 2026 World Cup group stage campaigns with a 1-1 draw in Seattle.</p><p>Egypt took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute, when Emam Ashour scored following an assist from superstar Mohamed Salah. The Belgians ramped up the pressure in the second half and managed to equalize in the 66th minute, courtesy of an own goal by Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany.</p> | Read More in News from Israel