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📖 About Egypt at the 2026 World Cup
Egypt competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group G, facing Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Egypt have played 3 matches, recording 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses for 5 points with a goal difference of +2 (5 scored, 3 conceded). That places them 3rd in their group.
Explore the full Egypt squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Egypt — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Egypt has appeared in the FIFA World Cup three times (1934, 1990, 2018). Their best performance came in 1934 when they reached the first round (round of 16), losing 4–2 to Hungary. In 1990 they drew all three group matches and were eliminated in the group stage; in 2018 they lost all three group matches.
Honours & Achievements
Egypt is the most successful team in Africa, with a record seven Africa Cup of Nations titles (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010). They also won three African Games gold medals and have qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times. Domestically, Al Ahly and Zamalek dominate, but the national team's golden era was the three-peat AFCON wins under coach Hassan Shehata.
Playing Style & Identity
Egypt traditionally plays a disciplined, defensive-oriented style with quick counterattacks. The team often relies on strong organization, physicality, and individual brilliance from key players. In recent decades, they have emphasized technical passing and pressing under various coaches.
Legends & Star Players
Egypt's football legends include Mohamed Salah, the country's all-time top scorer and a global star; Hossam Hassan, the all-time leading appearance-maker and top scorer for many years; and Mahmoud El Khatib, a legendary forward and three-time African Player of the Year. Other icons include Essam El Hadary, the oldest World Cup player, and Ahmed Hegazi, a defensive stalwart.
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