Belgium lose to Egypt in pre-World Cup friendly

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Belgium were stunned by Egypt 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly match on Friday evening.

Egypt forward Mostafa Mohamed scored the opener for his team in the 33rd minute in Kuwait City.

Another Egypt forward Trezeguet doubled the gap, scoring in a one-on-one situation in the 46th minute after a clever long ball sent by the African team's star Mohamed Salah.

Belgium's Lois Openda made a close-range finish in minute 76 but this was a consolation goal for the Red Devils.

The Pharaohs secured a 2-1 win in Kuwait City.

Belgium, which have many stars such as Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku, had a bitter warm-up.

Egypt will not play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will begin in Qatar on Sunday.

Belgium, the 2018 World Cup bronze medalists, will face Canada in their first Group F game in Qatar 2022 on Nov. 23.