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Emam Ashour Scores Blistering Goal Against Belgium in Egypt’s World Cup 2026 Opener

Emam Ashour scored a sensational goal for Egypt against Belgium in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, held in Seattle, USA.

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The Al Ahly midfielder received a precise pass from Mohamed Salah near the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a thunderous strike. The rocket completely beat Thibaut Courtois, giving the Pharaohs a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute.

Ashour’s strike was clocked at a staggering speed of 123 km/h, highlighting the sheer power behind the shot that left one of the world’s finest goalkeepers with absolutely no chance.

Historical Milestone for Egyptian Football

With this spectacular goal, Emam Ashour becomes only the fourth player in Egyptian history to score at the FIFA World Cup. This marks the 6th goal overall for the Pharaohs in the tournament’s history.

The leaderboard for Egypt’s all-time top World Cup scorers remains shared by two iconic names, each with two goals:

  • Abdulrahman Fawzi: Scored a brace against Hungary in the 1934 edition.

  • Mohamed Salah: Scored twice against Russia and Saudi Arabia in the 2018 tournament in Russia.

  • Magdi Abdelghani: Scored Egypt’s only other goal from the penalty spot against the Netherlands at Italy 1990.

A Special Moment: This stunning strike marks Emam Ashour’s first-ever international goal for the Egyptian national team, capping off a senior career that spans nearly five years.