Egypt defeated Belgium 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup, with Mohamed Salah scoring and assisting, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). The result puts Egypt on the verge of advancing to the next stage.
Egypt defeated Belgium 1-0 early Monday morning (Jerusalem time) in its 2026 World Cup group-stage match, marking the first-ever World Cup victory for the Egyptian national team. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted on the goal, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend on N12. The result puts Egypt on the verge of qualifying for the round of 32, a major milestone in the country's football history. Belgium, a traditional powerhouse, suffered a significant upset. The match follows Egypt's earlier draw with Belgium on June 15, when the sides tied 1-1. No further details on the match have been confirmed by additional sources.
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