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Belgium

Iran’s treatment at World Cup ‘a dark point’ for football: Official

Iran play Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21.
Iran play Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21.

Belgium face Iran in pivotal Group G clash amid travel row

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse, Renton, Washington, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Belgium players during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse, Renton, Washington, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Belgium players during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Blake Dahlin

Van Aert ruled out of Tour de France with infected elbow

Cycling - Paris-Roubaix - Paris, France - April 12, 2026 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 2026 Paris-Roubaix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Cycling - Paris-Roubaix - Paris, France - April 12, 2026 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Wout van Aert celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 2026 Paris-Roubaix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

Underdogs’ day: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Egypt claim surprise draws at World Cup

Elijah Just scored both New Zealand’s goals in each half.
Elijah Just scored both New Zealand’s goals in each half.

Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne react after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne react after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Evian, France on June 15, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaking on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in Evian, France on June 15, 2026.

Lukaku’s worth to Belgium could yet be measured in gold

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Egypt's Mohamed Hany scored an own goal for Belgium's first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates after Egypt's Mohamed Hany scored an own goal for Belgium's first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Lukaku's introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with Egypt

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates their first goal, an own goal scored by Egypt's Mohamed Hany REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates their first goal, an own goal scored by Egypt's Mohamed Hany REUTERS/Albert Gea

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

 Emam Ashour (left) of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko (centre) and Mohamed Salah after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA.
 Emam Ashour (left) of Egypt celebrates with teammates Mostafa Ziko (centre) and Mohamed Salah after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA.

Lukaku on bench for Belgium, Shobeir in goal for Egypt

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse, Renton, Washington, U.S. - June 10, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse, Renton, Washington, U.S. - June 10, 2026 Belgium's Romelu Lukaku during training IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.