The story
The Egypt national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the The Pharaohs, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 29 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
A pharaoh's last quest: Salah dragging Egypt toward a first knockout stage in the modern era.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Egypt will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group G and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group G. The connection between Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Mohamed Salah - the clinical forward who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Egypt are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
Egipto 
Nueva Zelanda Egipto 3-1 Nueva Zelanda
Egipto 3-1 Nueva Zelanda. Grupo G. AT&T Stadium, Dallas. lun, 15 jun.
Bélgica Egipto Bélgica 1-1 Egipto
Bélgica 1-1 Egipto. Grupo G. AT&T Stadium, Dallas. sáb, 20 jun.
Egipto 
Irán Egipto 1-1 Irán
Egipto 1-1 Irán. Grupo G. AT&T Stadium, Dallas. mié, 24 jun.
Australia Egipto Australia 1-1 pen. Egipto en los penaltis
Australia 1-1 pen. Egipto en los penaltis. Dieciseisavos. AT&T Stadium, Arlington. vie, 3 jul.
Argentina Egipto Argentina 3-2 Egipto
Argentina 3-2 Egipto. Octavos de final. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. mar, 7 jul.