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
Egypt 
New Zealand Late Drama Sees Egypt Beat New Zealand 3-1
A thrilling match in Dallas concludes with Egypt and New Zealand leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
Belgium Egypt Tense 1-1 Stalemate Between Belgium and Egypt
The final whistle blew at AT&T Stadium with a 1-1 scoreline. Belgium and Egypt played out an absorbing contest in this Group G fixture.
Egypt 
Iran Points Shared in Drama-Filled 1-1 Draw
A thrilling match in Dallas concludes with Egypt and Iran leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
Australia Egypt Tense 1-1 Stalemate Between Australia and Egypt
The final whistle blew at AT&T Stadium with a 1-1 scoreline. Australia and Egypt played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 32 fixture.
Argentina Egypt Triumph for Argentina in Tense 3-2 Knockout Battle
A thrilling match in Atlanta concludes with Argentina and Egypt leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.