Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Belgium draw with Egypt

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Mohamed Hany's own goal canceled Egypt's first-ever World Cup victory hopes as Belgium salvaged a 1-1 draw at Seattle Stadium. Romelu Lukaku, brought on as a substitute, made an immediate impact for Belgium, contributing to the comeback. The result leaves both teams with mixed outcomes, Egypt denied a historic win, Belgium avoiding defeat despite playing away from home. Lukaku's appearance off the bench highlighted the striker's ability to change matches, even when starting from the sidelines.