Egypt World Cup 2026

Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history with a record seven titles, and their footballing heritage runs deep through the nation's culture. The Pharaohs possess one of football's most recognisable stars in Mohamed Salah, whose brilliance at Liverpool has made him a global icon and transformed the profile of Egyptian football. Egypt play a solid, organised style built on defensive discipline and the ability to unleash Salah's pace and finishing on the counter-attack. After a long World Cup absence, Egypt return determined to finally translate their continental dominance into a strong global showing.

Egypt ended their World Cup exile by topping CAF qualifying Group A to seal qualification in October 2025 — their first appearance since 2018. Drawn into Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, they carry a proven matchwinner in Salah and the defensive organisation to compete for a knockout place.

Hossam Hassan sets up a solid 4-2-3-1 built around Mohamed Salah's devastating attacking quality and a disciplined defensive structure. Omar Marmoush provides a dynamic partner in attack, and the midfield focuses on protecting the backline and feeding Salah on the break. Organised, resilient and capable of moments of individual brilliance.

Egypt have appeared at three World Cups (1934, 1990, 2018). They were the first African team to play at a World Cup, appearing in 1934. Their most recent appearance in 2018 ended in group-stage elimination, though Salah's presence generated enormous excitement. Egypt have also reached the 2022 AFCON final, losing to Senegal on penalties, underlining their continued continental strength.

Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history with a record seven titles — and they were the first African team ever to appear at a World Cup, way back in 1934.