🇪🇬 Egypt at the 2026 World Cup
Salah's last serious shot at breaking Egypt's group-stage curse.
JUMP TO A SECTION
Built Around Salah
Egypt are the most successful nation in Africa Cup of Nations history, with seven titles, but World Cup appearances have been rare. Their presence in 2026 is a significant moment for African and Arab football, powered by a talented squad competing in Europe's top leagues.
At the 2026 World Cup, Egypt are placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. The top 2 teams from every group advance to the Round of 32, and the 8 best third-placed teams also go through. Every match matters from minute one.
With 3 World Cup appearances in their history and a best finish of Group stage, Egypt bring experience to a tournament that is larger and more competitive than ever before.
Group G Draw
All 4 teams in Egypt's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Egypt's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 4-2-3-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Hossam Hassan's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Mohamed El Shenawy
- 13Ahmed Fatouh
- 6Mohamed Hamdy
- 4Mahmoud Hamdy
- 12Omar Kamal
- 8Mohamed Elneny
- 18Hamdi Fathi
- 9Mostafa Mohamed
- 7Ibrahim Adel
- 21Mahmoud Hassan
- 10Mohamed SalahCAPTAIN
All 22 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
7 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
6 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Egypt in CAF
Africa (CAF)
CAF sends 9 African teams, the most ever, following Morocco's 2022 semi-final that changed the conversation about African football forever.
Egypt competed against other CAF nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
No Ticket? Watch Egypt At a Fan Zone
Every Egypt group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
