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Egypt's Campaign in World Cup 2026
Egypt's journey through the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign in Africa was nothing short of impressive. Finishing top of their group with 26 points from 10 games, they remained unbeaten with 8 wins and 2 draws. Their defensive solidity was remarkable, conceding only 2 goals while netting 20, and they kept 8 clean sheets across home and away matches. This form earned them direct qualification without the need for playoffs, showcasing a well-balanced team both offensively and defensively.
At the World Cup proper, Egypt sits second in Group G after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Belgium. While not the most explosive start, it keeps their hopes alive and highlights the competitiveness of this stage. With a squad blending experience and talent, Egypt will be looking to build on this foundation in their upcoming matches.
Looking ahead, the challenge remains to turn draws into wins and maintain their defensive discipline. With the tournament still wide open, Egypt's resilience and tactical nous will be key if they are to progress beyond their historical best of the group stage.
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
26
PPG (last 5)
2.60
Squad pedigree
4 of 8 squad players (50%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
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League position
Position 19Points trajectory
Rank 19FIFA world ranking
#51
Manager
H. Hassan
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Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Egypt's Form Story for World Cup 2026
Egypt arrives at the World Cup 2026 with a commendable qualifying campaign behind them, topping their group unbeaten with eight wins and two draws, conceding a mere two goals in ten matches. Their form in the qualifiers was consistent rather than streaky, with points dropped mostly in draws rather than defeats, as they managed to avoid losing altogether.
In the tournament so far, Egypt has drawn their opening group match, securing a point with a 1-1 scoreline. Their defensive solidity remains evident, having kept eight clean sheets during qualifiers, and this defensive discipline looks set to be a key feature moving forward.
Overall, Egypt’s results suggest a dependable side capable of grinding out results, with a balanced performance home and away. Their challenge will be to convert strong form into victories on the World Cup stage, particularly in upcoming matches such as the away fixture against New Zealand.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Egypt's Home and Away Form
Egypt's recent form in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers and initial tournament match shows a clear pattern of defensive solidity both home and away, conceding just one goal in total on each turf. They have scored more freely at home, netting 12 goals compared to 8 on the road, which suggests a stronger attacking presence when playing in familiar surroundings.
Clean sheets are evenly split with four at home and four away, highlighting a well-organised defence regardless of venue. This consistency makes Egypt a tough nut to crack, whether in Cairo or on foreign soil, although their goal-scoring edge at home could be the difference in tight games.
All told, Egypt's blend of defensive resilience and a sharper home attacking threat makes them a side to watch as the World Cup 2026 group stage unfolds.
Fipster's record on Egypt in World Cup 2026
Fipster is still building its record on Egypt this World Cup 2026 campaign, having graded just one fixture so far. Unfortunately, that solitary prediction missed the mark. With such a limited sample, it's too early to judge whether Fipster's crystal ball has a knack for Pharaohs’ fortunes or is still learning to decipher their desert riddles.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mohamed El ShenawyGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Al Mahdi SolimanGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Mostafa ShobeirGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  M. AlaaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Yasser IbrahimDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Mohamed HanyDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Hossam AbdelmaguidDefender | Defender |  Ludogorets |  UEFA Europa Conference League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Rami RabiaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Mohamed AbdelmonemDefender | Defender |  Nice |  Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 13 |  Ahmed Abou El FotouhDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Hamdi FathyDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Karim HafezDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | T. AlaaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Emam AshourMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Mohamed SalahMidfielder | Midfielder |  Trabzonspor |  Süper Lig | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 6.70 |
| 11 |  Mostafa ZicoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  H. HassanMidfielder | Midfielder |  Oviedo |  La Liga | 36 | 0 | 3 | 1901 | 6.85 |
| 17 |  Mohanad LasheenMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Nabil Emad DungaMidfielder | Midfielder |  Al Najma |  Pro League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 914 | 6.83 |
| 19 |  Marwan AttiaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Mahmoud SaberMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Omar MarmoushMidfielder | Midfielder |  Manchester City |  Premier League | 28 | 3 | 3 | 734 | 6.91 |
| 7 |  TrézéguetAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | H. AbdelkarimAttacker | Attacker |  Barcelona | La Liga | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Ibrahim AdelAttacker | Attacker |  FC Nordsjaelland | UEFA Europa Conference League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  ZizoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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