Lukaku forces own goal, Belgium push for starter

Romelu Lukaku (33) entered the World Cup match against Egypt with Belgium trailing 1‑0 and, 22 seconds later, forced an own goal. The event sparked immediate calls for Lukaku to earn a regular starting place. The striker, nicknamed “Mister Impact”, provided a noticeable boost to Belgium’s attack, while the national coach remains hesitant to grant him a permanent berth.