The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Belgium's fans are getting ready now that the tournament schedule has been revealed. By securing its bid as UEFA Group J winners, Belgium is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022.

Belgium and Egypt played out a pulsating 1-1 draw in Seattle on Monday, June 15, kicking off the World Cup for both teams. Egypt took the lead in the 20th minute after Emam Ashour drilled a low shot in from the top of the box.

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Visit Seattle calls the lighted display the first-ever drone scoreboard, and the destination marketing organization plans the activation for five more matches that will be played in Seattle.

Seeking to avoid a repeat of its early World Cup exit in 2022, Belgium got off to an unimpressive start. Romelu Lukaku entered in the 66th minute against Egypt on Monday and the veteran striker immediately created a scoring chance that led to an equalizing own goal,

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan thought his side deserved a late penalty against Belgium, and he felt the need to protest in hands-on fashion.