Belgium Doesn't Plan to Start Star Despite Second Half Heroics
Summary
Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia said Romelu Lukaku will not start games due to fitness issues but will come in as a substitute. Lukaku helped Belgium score an own goal against Egypt, leading to a 1-1 draw in their Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Key Facts
- Belgium was tied 1-1 with Egypt in their Group G World Cup match.
- Romelu Lukaku entered the game in the 66th minute and caused an own goal by an Egyptian defender.
- Lukaku missed much of the club season due to a hamstring injury.
- Coach Garcia said Lukaku is not injured now but is not fit enough to start games.
- Lukaku will play as a "super-sub," a substitute who can change the game.
- Group G currently has a four-way tie after the first round of matches.
- Belgium’s next match will be against Iran on Sunday.
- The game took place in front of 66,775 fans at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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