FC Rustavi Overview

Big Rom to the rescue! Lukaku helps Belgium earn draw with Egypt

Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to help Belgium avoid defeat in their World Cup opener, with the veteran striker playing a pivotal role in Mohamed Hany putting through his own net to earn the Red Devils a 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle. Rudi Garcia's men went into the Group G opener unbeaten in all competitions since March of last year but they looked set to slump to a shock defeat after Emam Ashour's 19th-minute strike from outside the area.

Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Belgium vs Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

NYC's World Cup food scene serves samba with every match

From enchiladas to coxinha, discover the fan-favorite foods of Groups G, H and I and where to find them across New York City during the 2026 World Cup.

Salah making up for lost time after 2018 World Cup nightmare

Mohamed Salah will be making up for lost time and missed chances this summer. The 33-year-old is back on the World Cup stage with Egypt for the first time since the 2018 edition - a tournament that descended into a debacle for the Pharaohs. The soon-to-be former Liverpool talisman will be determined that past mistakes aren't repeated as he looks to make history with his country.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Iberia 1999	17	9	4	4	24	15	9	31	D W L W L
2	FC Rustavi	17	8	5	4	20	14	6	29	W W L W D
3	Torpedo Kutaisi	17	7	5	5	28	16	12	26	L L W W W
4	Dinamo Tbilisi	17	6	7	4	24	17	7	25	L W L D W
5	Dinamo Batumi	17	6	6	5	24	26	-2	24	W L W D W

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