Salah, the Premier League's player of the season, is recovering from injuring his shoulder while playing for Liverpool in last month's Champions League final.
The two goals from Lukaku came shortly after Mertens scored from about 18 yards in the opening moments of the second half.
Fans in Mexico use the chant to insult opposing goalkeepers as they take a goal kick. Widely considered a slur, some argue there is no discriminatory intent.
Francis, who hopes to reach Moscow by June 21, said it is his long-cherished dream to meet Messi.
Sweden captain Andreas Granqvist converted from the spot, sliding his shot into the bottom right corner in the 65th minute.
India are clubbed with UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A of the continental showpiece.
As the first week of the World Cup is nearing its end, we analyse the main reasons behind the top team's debacle in their opening matches.
Hirving Lozano's goal against Germany set off such a commotion that seismic detectors in Mexico City registered a false earthquake.
The trophy, an artistic red goblet, is sponsored by Budweiser and was awarded to Elshenawy following his impressive performance in the 1-0 loss to Uruguay.
Five of the top six nations in the FIFA rankings have played, and none were able to win their opening games at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
Brazil joined the list of big teams like Germany, Spain and Argentina who failed to win their opening matches at the World Cup in Russia.
South Korea have two draws and two losses from their four previous encounters with Sweden, although their last meeting was in 2005.
Belgium were unbeaten in their qualifying campaign and after the quarter-final disappointment at Euro 2016, coach Martinez would aim to inspire his boys to do better.
Switzerland dominated the midfield for long spells against a Brazil team that had been keen to start with a win after their disastrous exit as host in 2014.
In what can be known as astonishing and flabbergasting, Mexico pulled off one of the biggest upsets as Lozano scored the decisive lone goal to beat defending champions Germany in the group stage.
Coming into the game with a three-pronged attack made of Mbappe, Griezmann and Dembele, France created very little and ultimately needed a controversial penalty and a lucky goal to prevail.
Serbia, which missed out on the 2014 tournament, had the early advantage in a tough group that includes five-time champion Brazil and Switzerland.
While Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.
Now Egypt can unleash Salah on Russia's lesser-regarded defense in St. Petersburg, and it could be an eye-opener for some people.
Halldorsson said it was a dream come true to face the "best player in the world", adding his side had earned an important point in its first-ever World Cup match.
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