Egypt
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Hossam Hassan
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
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Titles
4
Appearances
Overview
Egypt return to the World Cup after missing 2022, with Mohamed Salah leading a squad aiming to reach the knockout rounds for the first time. The Pharaohs have won seven Africa Cup of Nations titles but have yet to make a deep World Cup run.
Road to World Cup 2026
Egypt advanced through the CAF qualification as one of the top finishers in their group, with Mohamed Salah's goalscoring form a major factor.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Mohamed Salah
- Omar Marmoush
- Mostafa Mohamed
- Trézéguet
Strengths
Mohamed Salah's individual quality, set-piece threat, and a settled spine. Tournament experience is high.
Weaknesses
Squad depth in defensive positions. The team can be vulnerable to high-pressing European sides.
World Cup 2026 Chances
Reaching the round of 32 is the explicit target. A knockout-round appearance would be a historic result.
Historical World Cup Performance
Three prior appearances, all ending in the group stage. The 2018 tournament included a narrow 2-1 loss to host nation Russia in the opener.
Best result: Group stage (multiple)
Last World Cup: Did not qualify (2022)
Match Schedule
Belgium vs Egypt
New Zealand vs Egypt
Egypt vs IR Iran