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  "path": "/middle-east/egypt/2026/06/16/egypt-earns-global-respect-after-holding-belgium-in-world-cup-opener/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16T11:55:01.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Egypt",
    "Belgium",
    "Emam Ashour",
    "FIFA World Cup 2026",
    "Group G",
    "Hossam Hassan",
    "International Football",
    "Mohamed Salah",
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    "Egypt Earns Global Respect After Holding Belgium in World Cup Opener",
    "The Middle East Observer"
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  "textContent": "Egypt announced its return to football’s biggest stage with an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium, producing one of the most disciplined and mature performances by the Pharaohs in recent World Cup history and reinforcing hopes of a first-ever progression beyond the group stage. Facing one of Europe’s most experienced squads, Egypt entered the Group G […]\n\nThe post Egypt Earns Global Respect After Holding Belgium in World Cup Opener appeared first on The Middle East Observer.",
  "title": "Egypt Earns Global Respect After Holding Belgium in World Cup Opener"
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