First sujood by goalscorer in World Cup.
In their Group G opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead against Belgium before performing sujood on the pitch â marking the first time a Muslim goalscorer has done so at this tournament.
Ashour's act of Sujud al-Shukr (the Prostration of Thankfulness) â a gesture of gratitude to Allah â came as Egypt took an early lead, though Belgium fought back to earn a 1-1 draw.