Hossam Hassan Praises Egypt’s Response After 1-1 Draw With Belgium as Emam Ashour Scores

Egypt earned a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their Group G opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring before Belgium levelled later in the match. The game also featured key involvement from Romelu Lukaku after his introduction, which led to Belgium’s equaliser.

Following the result, head coach Hossam Hassan praised his players’ intensity and insisted Egypt were competing at the tournament to make an impact rather than simply participate. He pointed to the team’s attacking threat and overall organisation as signs of progress, while emphasising confidence in their ability to challenge stronger opposition in the group.

Source: FIFA official updates