Sitra 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 terrific 19th-minute strike from outside the area.

Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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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.

Where to watch Egypt today?

Find out where to watch the game where you are. Scroll down for worldwide broadcasts!

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	Al-Hidd	22	8	6	8	29	23	6	30	W W L L L
7	Al Ahli	22	7	6	9	28	28	0	27	D L W L W
8	Sitra	22	7	6	9	22	31	-9	27	W W L W L
9	Budaiya	22	6	4	12	24	34	-10	22	D L L L W
10	Al-Najma	22	6	4	12	21	35	-14	22	L W L L L

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

Belgium vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

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

Salah making up for lost time after 2018 World Cup nightmare

Where to watch Egypt today?

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

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