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How Egypt Qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026?

Discover how Egypt qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after an unbeaten CAF qualification campaign featuring Mohamed Salah, dominant results, and strong defensive performances.

25.05.2026
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Egypt Qualification for FIFA World Cup 2026

Egypt are ready to return to the FIFA World Cup, as the Pharaohs have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after strongly performing in the qualifiers.


Egypt were in Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (CAF), where they faced Djibouti, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, and Ethiopia. Egypt were unbeaten in the entire qualifiers as they recorded eight wins and two draws to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 without any strong competition, as they earned 26 points after 10 games. Second-placed in the group, Burkina Faso ended with 21 points. 


In the qualifiers, Egypt scored 20 goals and conceded only two goals. Started the qualification journey strongly with a 6-0 home win against Djibouti, and the Pharaohs continued their impressive performances in the entire qualification process.


Egypt's performance in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification CAF Group A

  • Egypt 6 – 0 Djibouti

  • Sierra Leone 0 – 2 Egypt

  • Egypt 2 – 1 Burkina Faso

  • Guinea-Bissau 1 – 1 Egypt

  • Ethiopia 0 – 2 Egypt

  • Egypt 1 – 0 Sierra Leone

  • Egypt 2 – 0 Ethiopia

  • Burkina Faso 0 – 0 Egypt

  • Djibouti 0 – 3 Egypt

  • Egypt 1 – 0 Guinea-Bissau


Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Final Status

Matches played: 10

Won: 8

Drawn: 2

Lost: 0

Goals Scored: 20

Goals Conceded: 2

Leading Goal Scorer: Mohamed Salah – 9 goals


Egypt FIFA World Cup records

While Egypt missed out on the FIFA World Cup 2022, they are ready for their fourth FIFA World Cup journey, as they are ready to present in the USA, Canada, and Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Egypt are yet to win a FIFA World Cup match, as they are eyeing to create history in the 2026 edition. 


Egypt group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026

In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Egypt will start in Group G, where they will face challengers like Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran. 

  • June 15: Belgium vs Egypt at Lumen Field, Seattle (12:00 local time)

  • June 21: New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place, Vancouver (18:00 local time)

  • June 26: Egypt vs Iran at Lumen Field, Seattle (20:00 local time)


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