Romelu Lukaku — Belgian striker who scored in Belgium's 4-1 World Cup knockout win over the USA and appeared in their 1-1 draw with Egypt.
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Joy Online
… Romelu Lukaku scored the first of 17 Albion goals during his season on loan from Chelsea.
Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?Daily Guide
… And in the 93rd minute substitute Romelu Lukaku slotted in Belgium’s fourth with a low shot into the far corner from a tight angle. …
US Exits World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by the pre-match uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun. …
Belgium cut USA to size, set up Spain showdownJoy Online
… The official Instagram account for the Belgium national team also appeared to mock the debacle, posting a picture of striker Romelu Lukaku cupping his ear with the caption “overturn this”. …
‘Overturn this’ – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them upJoy Online
… And in the 93rd minute substitute Romelu Lukaku slotted in Belgium’s fourth with a low shot into the far corner from a tight angle. …
US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finalsThe Ghanaian Times
… Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr had deservedly put Senegal in front before late goals from Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans sent the tie into extra time. …
Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replacedThe Chronicle
… Lukaku has scored twice in four appearances at this World Cup, but the 33-year-old is expected to again feature on the bench for the first whistle, before an almost certain appearance in the second half of the contest. …
USA, Belgium clash as they bid to reach quarter-finalsThe Ghanaian Times
Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side. …
Lukaku’s introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with EgyptThe Ghanaian Times
… The Pharaohs went ahead with a brilliant 20th-minute strike from Emam Ashour and were a handful for the Belgians, who levelled in the 66th minute when record scorer Romelu Lukaku, a little over 20 seconds after entering the game, forced an own goal from Mohamed Hany. …
Egypt not at World Cup to make up the numbers- HassanJoy Online
… But Thomas Meunier’s low cross was turned into his own net by Egypt defender Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, under pressure from substitute Romelu Lukaku. …
Belgium come back to draw with Egypt in World CupManchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.
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Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.
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Belgium defeated the United States 4–1, with Charles de Ketelaere scoring twice, knocking out the US as the third co-host eliminated from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Belgium thrashed the United States 4-1 in a World Cup knockout match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice, Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku adding further goals to set up a quarterfinal against Spain and end the US campaign.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match after Fifa suspended striker Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban shortly before the tie, a decision that drew criticism from Uefa, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel, and others. Belgium players said the ruling gave them a sense of injustice that motivated their response on the pitch.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
USA and Belgium meet on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle with a place in the World Cup quarter-finals at stake. USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the last round while Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener, with Romelu Lukaku's second-half introduction leading to an own goal by Mohamed Hany that equalised Egypt's opening goal from Emam Ashour.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan says the team are not at the World Cup just to make up the numbers, after they drew 1-1 with Belgium in their opening match. Hassan praised the team's performance and quality players, including captain Mohamed Salah and striker Omar Marmoush, noting that Egypt went ahead early but conceded an own goal in the 66th minute.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Egypt took a first-half lead through Emam Ashour but Belgium equalized via an own goal from Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, with both sides sharing the points in their Group G World Cup match in Seattle. Egypt remains without a World Cup win across eight games since their 1934 debut.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →