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Lukaku Off the Bench in 23 Seconds — Belgium Escape Egypt Upset at World Cup
Times of India·Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Belgium were heading for a shock World Cup defeat against Egypt before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench and played a key role in an equalising goal just 22 seconds after entering the pitch, securing a 1-1 draw in Seattle. Egypt had taken the lead through Emam Ashour's goal, and Belgium's equaliser came via an own goal from Mohamed Hany. Coach Rudi Garcia stressed the need for improvement ahead of their next match.
Why It Matters
Belgium were considered one of Europe's stronger sides, so nearly losing to Egypt is a sign that this World Cup is genuinely unpredictable — which makes every game worth watching.
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