Egypt
Egypt’s World Cup story is marked by pioneering milestones and memorable individual moments that underline the nation’s significance in African football. With three appearances—1934, 1990, and 2018—Egypt became the first African team ever to participate in the FIFA World Cup, setting a continental precedent during its debut tournament in 1934. The 2018 World Cup marked Egypt’s modern return to the tournament, highlighted by Mohamed Salah scoring the nation’s first World Cup goal in 28 years and Essam El-Hadary setting a remarkable tournament record by becoming the oldest player to appear in a World Cup match at 45.
Discover the official Egypt squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore player profiles, positions, and key stats for each member of the team as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Ahmed Mohamed Abou El Fotouh Mohamed
Defender
Mar 22, 1998
Mohamed Hany Gamal Eldemerdash
Defender
Feb 2, 1996
Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan
Attacker
Oct 1, 1994
Mostafa Mohamed Ahmed Abdallah
Attacker
Nov 28, 1997
Mohamed El Sayed Mohamed El Sh Gomaa
Goalkeeper
Dec 18, 1988
Yasser Ahmed Ibrahim El Hanafi
Defender
Feb 10, 1993
Rami Hisham Abdel Aziz Rabia
Defender
May 20, 1993
Hamdi Fathy Abdelhalim Abdul Fattah
Defender
Sep 29, 1994
Mohanad Mostafa Ahmed Abdelmonem
Midfielder
May 29, 1996
Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed Sayed
Midfielder
Jan 10, 1996
Islam Issa Elsayed Mohamed Ateya
Midfielder
Feb 1, 1996
Emam Ashour Metwally Abdelghany
Midfielder
Feb 20, 1998
Haissem Hassan
Attacker
Feb 8, 2002
Mahmoud Saber Abdelmohsen Hassan
Midfielder
Jul 30, 2001
Ibrahim Adel Ali Mohamed Hassan
Midfielder
Apr 23, 2001
Omar Khaled Mohamed Abd Elsala Marmoush
Attacker
Feb 7, 1999
Marwan Attia Fahim Ghallab
Midfielder
Aug 12, 1998
Mostafa Ahmed Abdelaziz Mohamed Shobeir
Goalkeeper
May 15, 2000
Hossam Abdelmaguid Abdelsalam Abdelmaguid
Defender
Apr 30, 2001
Attacker
Meet the coaching staff behind Egypt’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Learn about the head coach, assistant coaches, and support team who are responsible for preparing the squad and leading them on the path to glory.
Hossam Hassan Hussein
Birthday:
Aug 10, 1966
Nationality:
Egypt
Explore the most recent matches played by Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get insights into match results, key moments, and player performances.
Spain vs Egypt
0 : 0
Mar 31, 2026 • Friendlies
RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat
Saudi Arabia vs Egypt
0 : 4
Mar 27, 2026 • Friendlies
Alinma Stadium, Jeddah
Egypt vs Nigeria
0 : 0
Jan 17, 2026 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca
Senegal vs Egypt
1 : 0
Jan 14, 2026 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tanger
Egypt vs Ivory Coast
3 : 2
Jan 10, 2026 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Adrar, Agadir
Egypt vs Benin
3 : 1
Jan 5, 2026 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Adrar, Agadir
Angola vs Egypt
0 : 0
Dec 29, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Adrar, Agadir
Egypt vs South Africa
1 : 0
Dec 26, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Adrar, Agadir
Egypt vs Zimbabwe
2 : 1
Dec 22, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Adrar, Agadir
Egypt vs Nigeria
2 : 1
Dec 16, 2025 • Friendlies
Follow Egypt’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the qualification process to their performance in the tournament. See how they secured their spot and what challenges they faced along the way.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jun 5, 2022 | Egypt vs Guinea | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 1:0 |
2 | Jun 9, 2022 | Ethiopia vs Egypt | Bingu National Stadium | Lilongwe | 2:0 |
3 | Mar 24, 2023 | Egypt vs Malawi | 30 June Air Defence Stadium | Cairo | 2:0 |
4 | Mar 28, 2023 | Malawi vs Egypt | Bingu National Stadium | Lilongwe | 0:4 |
5 | Jun 14, 2023 | Guinea vs Egypt | Stade de Marrakech | Marrakech | 1:2 |
6 | Sep 8, 2023 | Egypt vs Ethiopia | 30 June Air Defence Stadium | Cairo | 1:0 |
7 | Nov 16, 2023 | Egypt vs Djibouti | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 6:0 |
8 | Nov 19, 2023 | Sierra Leone vs Egypt | SKD Stadium | Monrovia | 0:2 |
9 | Jun 6, 2024 | Egypt vs Burkina Faso | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 2:1 |
10 | Jun 10, 2024 | Guinea-Bissau vs Egypt | Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro | Bissau | 1:1 |
11 | Sep 6, 2024 | Egypt vs Cape Verde Islands | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 3:0 |
12 | Sep 10, 2024 | Botswana vs Egypt | Francistown Stadium | Francistown | 0:4 |
13 | Oct 11, 2024 | Egypt vs Mauritania | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 2:0 |
14 | Oct 15, 2024 | Mauritania vs Egypt | Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya | Nouakchott | 0:1 |
15 | Nov 15, 2024 | Cape Verde Islands vs Egypt | Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde | Praia | 1:1 |
16 | Nov 19, 2024 | Egypt vs Botswana | 30 June Air Defence Stadium | Cairo | 1:1 |
17 | Mar 2, 2025 | South Africa vs Egypt | Free State Toyota Stadium | Bloemfontein, FS | 1:1 |
18 | Mar 9, 2025 | Egypt vs South Africa | Suez Canal Stadium | Ismailia | 1:3 |
19 | Mar 21, 2025 | Ethiopia vs Egypt | Stade Larbi Zaouli | Casablanca | 0:2 |
20 | Mar 25, 2025 | Egypt vs Sierra Leone | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 1:0 |
21 | Sep 5, 2025 | Egypt vs Ethiopia | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 2:0 |
22 | Sep 9, 2025 | Burkina Faso vs Egypt | Stade du 4 Aout | Ouagadougou | 0:0 |
23 | Oct 8, 2025 | Djibouti vs Egypt | Stade Larbi Zaouli | Casablanca | 0:3 |
24 | Oct 12, 2025 | Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau | Cairo International Stadium | Cairo | 1:0 |
Explore Egypt’s rich history in the FIFA World Cup, from their debut to their most memorable moments. Discover key matches, legendary players, and the team’s journey through past tournaments as they aim for glory in 2026.
Mohamed Salah
Egypt’s modern-day superstar and one of the world’s most productive attackers. Salah’s impressive skills have made him the central figure of Egypt’s frontline. A multiple Golden Boot winner and Champions League champion, he continues to be Egypt’s decisive player in major qualifiers and international tournaments.
Mostafa Mohamed
A powerful centre-forward and one of Egypt’s most important goal threats, Mostafa Mohamed provides hold-up play and decisive finishing in the box. As a leading striker in the current national-team squad, he remains a key figure in big matches.
Mohamed El Shenawy
One of Africa’s most reliable goalkeepers in recent years. El Shenawy has delivered standout performances in AFCON and World Cup qualifiers, known for excellent positioning, composure, and reflex saves that have kept Egypt competitive in critical moments.
Omar Marmoush
One of the emerging stars of Egypt’s attack. Marmoush brings mobility, versatility, and a strong scoring instinct developed in the Bundesliga and beyond. His contributions in qualification make him a key option heading toward 2026.
Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
A long-time attacking presence, Trezeguet is known for his direct play and timely goals. With Premier League experience and significant performances in AFCON, he remains an important part of Egypt’s offensive structure, especially in transition play.
Ahmed Mostafa
A high-impact attacker who brings creativity, ball-carrying, and the result from wide and advanced positions, Zizo is one of Egypt’s most influential stars. His ability to unlock defenses and deliver in pressure moments makes him a major player in the current squad.
Mohamed Aboutrika
A legendary playmaker with sharp finishing, Aboutrika was the creative face of Egypt’s golden era, winning AFCON 2006 and scoring the winning goal in the 2008 AFCON final. He finished with 100 caps and 38 goals.
Hossam Hassan
Egypt’s all-time top scorer (69 goals) and one of the nation’s most iconic forwards, Hassan led the line for two decades and became the benchmark for goalscoring longevity in Egyptian football.
Ahmed Hassan
Egypt’s record appearance-maker with 184 caps, Ahmed Hassan was the ultimate midfield leader—tactically intelligent and built for big tournaments. His international longevity makes him one of Africa’s all-time greats.
Mahmoud El Khatib
One of Egypt’s greatest football icons and a true African legend. Known for elegance, intelligence, and ruthless finishing, El Khatib won the African Footballer of the Year (1983) and became the symbol of Al Ahly’s golden era and Egypt’s classic football identity.
Egypt will play its World Cup 2026 matches in the following stadiums across North America. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere and experience for fans, with state-of-the-art facilities and passionate local support. Check the schedule to see which stadiums will host Egypt’s group stage and potential knockout matches.
FIFA is employing a dynamic pricing model, so prices can go up or down depending on demand. Due to this, there is no specific price point as yet. Fans can expect prices to vary across tournament phases and matches. As a result, the lowest official stadium prices, for example, are anticipated to start from around $60, while premium hospitality packages can run up to $7,875.
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A total of 104 matches will take place.
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48 teams will participate.
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