Belgium held 1–1 by Egypt as Meunier takes aim

Belgium 1–1 Egypt, and Meunier has words for the kids

Your World Cup opened with a 1–1 draw against Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle (3). Not the start you wanted. Sunday brings Iran, a game that already feels like it matters more than it should.

Thomas "choucroute" Meunier did not hold back after the match. "They dance all day and listen to bad music," he said of the new generation of Devils, in what was billed as a light-hearted interview (3). The veteran right-back, one of the few bridges left to the old guard, clearly enjoyed himself.

The reboot is underway. Courtois is still there. Hazard has asked for patience. And 77 percent of you believed in a win against Egypt before kickoff. That optimism will be tested against Iran.

Fan reactions

The mood online is split. Some fans see the draw as a fair reflection of a transitional side finding its feet, Courtois kept things steady, and nobody expected a flying start. Others are less forgiving: the Golden Generation hangover is real, and a 1–1 against Egypt with Iran looming does not feel like a reboot, it feels like the same old story.