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Egypt holds Belgium to 1-1 draw in World Cup thriller

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk

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Egypt was minutes from a historic victory over Belgium in the 2026 World Cup but settled for a 1-1 draw, according to Israeli outlet The Zioneer. The result keeps both teams' tournament hopes alive.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Egypt came within minutes of a landmark victory over Belgium in a group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup on Monday night, ultimately settling for a 1-1 draw. According to Israeli outlet The Zioneer, the result keeps both teams in contention for the knockout stage. The performance marks another strong showing from an Arab side at this World Cup, following Qatar's historic win earlier in the tournament. No further details on goals, lineups, or group standings were made available.

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