Egypt 2026 World Cup Stats
After a large period of inconsistency, Egypt arrive at the 2026 World Cup determined to make a stronger impact on the global stage; with many believing they could be a World Cup dark horse. One of Africa’s most historically successful nations, the Pharaohs continue to rely on a blend of elite individual quality and a tightly organised collective structure.
Under Hossam Hassan, Egypt have adopted a more direct and energetic approach while maintaining their traditional defensive discipline. In North America, the Egyptians will be looking to defy the World Cup betting odds and advance to the knockouts for just the second time (technically first as they started in the R16 in the 1934 tournament).
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Mo Salah remains the undisputed leader and talisman of the side, with the Liverpool forward still capable of deciding matches at the highest level. His experience, movement and finishing ability make him Egypt’s most important attacking weapon. Omar Marmoush adds pace and versatility in the final third, while Mohamed Abdelmonem anchors the defence with composure and reliability.
Egypt secured qualification through a demanding CAF campaign, navigating a competitive group phase against strong continental opposition. Expectations at home are always high, and reaching the knockout stages will be viewed as the minimum requirement.
With Salah leading a talented and increasingly balanced squad, Egypt have the quality to trouble more established opponents and potentially progress deeper into the tournament than in previous appearances.
Egypt Stats Summary
- Egypt World Cup fixtures: Belgium on June 15 at the Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (8pm), New Zealand on June 22 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia (2am) and Iran on June 27 at the Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington (4am).
- Egypt qualifying record: 1st in Group A, CAF qualifying
- Egypt captain: Mo Salah
- Egypt World Cup odds: 200/1
- Egypt to qualify from Group G: 2/7
- Egypt star player: Mo Salah
- Egypt player to watch: Omar Marmoush
- Egypt World Cup best finish: Round of 16 in 1934
- Egypt World Cup appearances: 4 (including 2026)
- Egypt World Cup matches played: 7
- Egypt World Cup matches won: 0
- Egypt World Cup matches drawn: 2
- Egypt World Cup matches lost: 5
- Egypt World Cup goals scored: 5
- Egypt World Cup matches conceded: 12
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