Hamza Abdel Karim: Draw Against Belgium a Positive Result as Focus Shifts to Next Match

Hamza Abdel Karim, a player for the Egyptian national team, expressed his relative satisfaction with the team’s performance against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, noting that they were close to securing a victory despite settling for a draw.

In comments made to BBC after the match, Abdel Karim stated that the Egyptian squad delivered a strong performance throughout the game. He emphasized that their primary goal was to earn three points, but earning a point against a team of Belgium’s caliber is an acceptable outcome at the start of their campaign.

He highlighted the exceptional atmosphere in the stadium due to the significant support from fans, asserting that their presence provided an additional motivation for players to perform at their best during the match.

The Egyptian player acknowledged that facing Belgium was a tough test due to the high-quality players on the opposing side. However, he stressed that all matches in their group are treated with equal seriousness, and their aim is to secure victory in every encounter.

Concluding his remarks, Hamza Abdel Karim confirmed that the Egyptian team would quickly move past this match to concentrate on their next fixture, expressing hope for continued fan support throughout the remainder of their World Cup journey.