Egypt

FIFA #33 Group G CAF EGY

Background

Egypt have reached only three World Cups despite seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, the largest gap between continental and global success of any AFC or CAF nation. Mohamed Salah captains the 2026 side at what is almost certainly his final World Cup.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage

Head coach

Hossam Hassan

Path forward · Group G

Group opponents:

Belgium (#6) Iran (#21) New Zealand (#93)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #33. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Egypt to Seattle

First fixture: Belgium vs Egypt · 2026-06-15 · 19:00 UTC

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Egypt Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group G

Belgium

Egypt

Jun 15 · 19:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group G

New Zealand

Egypt

Jun 22 · 01:00 UTCBC PlaceVancouver

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group G

Egypt

Iran

Jun 27 · 03:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle