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Egypt denied first World Cup win in Belgium draw as Lukaku makes instant impact

Egypt denied first World Cup win in Belgium draw as Lukaku makes instant impact
Sky Sports Football Monday 15 June 2026, 21:45 UTC 1 min read
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Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener.

Egypt were denied a first-ever World Cup win after Romelu Lukaku forced an own-goal equaliser just seconds after coming on to rescue a 1-1 draw for Belgium in their Group G opener.
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