Yahoo Sports reports: Seeking to avoid a repeat of its early World Cup exit in 2022, Belgium got off to an unimpressive start. Romelu Lukaku entered in the 66th minute against Egypt on Monday and the veteran striker immediately created a scoring chance that led to an equalizing own goal, but that was all Belgium could manage in a 1-1 draw. “No game’s an easy game in the World Cup,” coach Rudi Garcia said in French.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 1:57 AM
Belgium and its 'Golden Generation' veterans get off to unimpressive start in World Cup
Seeking to avoid a repeat of its early World Cup exit in 2022, Belgium got off to an unimpressive start. Romelu Lukaku entered in the 66th minute against Egypt on Monday and the veteran striker immediately created a scoring chance that led to an equalizing own goal, but that was all Belgium could manage in a 1-1 draw. “No game’s an easy game in the World Cup,” coach Rudi Garcia said in French.
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