Belgium's match management started to go wrong from the start. In the 19th minute of the first half, Seattle Stadium was filled with Egypt's excitement when Egypt's Emam Ashur broke down Belgium's side defense and scored the first goal with a powerful shot. The scene where Mohamed Salah's sophisticated pass penetrated the Belgian defense proved that Belgium's organizational skills were not as solid as expected. Belgium, who had been dealt a blow, launched an immediate counterattack by increasing possession of the ball, but the sharpness of the attack was dull and the defense showed signs of instability by repeatedly allowing space behind Egypt's sharp counterattacks. The fact that they were unable to create a valid shot even though they were shooting hard throughout the first half clearly showed Belgium's serious lack of goal-scoring ability.

Even in the second half, Belgium's frustrating situation did not improve at all. The scene where Kevin De Bruyne's patented free kick hit the goalpost and was unfortunate was enough to create an ominous feeling that Belgium's luck would not follow. Coach Domenico Tedesco made changes to the offensive line in an attempt to turn things around, and threw a final game-winning move by bringing in Romelu Lukaku in the 21st minute of the second half. The effect of Lukaku's introduction was immediate, as his rush towards the goal led to an own goal by Egyptian defender Mohamed Hani, barely leveling the tie. This proved how much influence Lukaku's presence had on the team's offensive flow, and at the same time, it once again highlighted Belgium's poor offensive efficiency in that they ultimately avoided defeat by relying on the opponent's mistakes.

Meanwhile, the match between Iran and New Zealand in Group G, which was held at the same time as this game, also ended in a 2-2 draw, turning the group stage into a melee where no one could foresee the future. As Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand all have one point each, a situation has been created in which the direction of advancement to the round of 16 could be completely changed depending on the results of the second match. In particular, Belgium was under the pressure of having to win the upcoming second match against Iran, and if they failed to win here as well, they would have to consider the worst-case scenario of being eliminated from the group stage. Belgium's World Cup journey is expected to become even more difficult due to player fatigue, injury issues, and strategic uncertainty.

External noise and negative news surrounding the Belgian national team are also acting as a factor in lowering the team's morale. The fact that winger Jeremy Doku was substituted at the end of the game after complaining of breathing difficulties could be a major loss to the team's composition. In addition, voices are heard expressing the physical and psychological distress experienced by the players during the process of adapting to and moving to the local area, raising concerns that the unity within the team may be shaking. As those who have reached the pinnacle of European soccer, known as the ‘Golden Generation’, are likely to finish their final journey with this tournament, the criticism and expectations pouring in for each game are putting enormous psychological pressure on the players.