Egypt
Coach: Hossam Hassan
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Fixtures
Group G
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Mohamed El ShenawyXI Al Ahly FC | GK | |
| 16 | El Mahdy Soliman Zamalek SC | GK | |
| 23 | Mostafa Shobeir Al Ahly FC | GK | |
| 26 | Mohamed Alaa El Gouna FC | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Yasser IbrahimXI Al Ahly FC | DEF | |
| 3 | Mohamed HanyXI Al Ahly FC | DEF | |
| 4 | Hossam Abdelmaguid Zamalek SC | DEF | |
| 5 | Ramy Rabia Al Ain FC | DEF | |
| 6 | Mohamed Abdelmonem OGC Nice | DEF | |
| 13 | Ahmed Fatouh Zamalek SC | DEF | |
| 15 | Karim Hafez Pyramids FC | DEF | |
| 24 | Tarek AlaaXI ZED FC | DEF | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 8 | Emam AshourXI Al Ahly FC | MID | |
| 11 | Mostafa Ziko Pyramids FC | MID | |
| 14 | Hamdy FathyXI Al Wakrah SC | MID | |
| 17 | Mohanad Lasheen Pyramids FC | MID | |
| 18 | Nabil Emad Al Najmah SC | MID | |
| 19 | Marwan AttiaXI Al Ahly FC | MID | |
| 21 | Mahmoud Saber ZED FC | MID | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Mahmoud TrezeguetXI Al Ahly FC | FWD | |
| 9 | Hamza Abdelkarim FC Barcelona | FWD | |
| 10 | Mohamed SalahXI Liverpool FC | FWD | |
| 12 | Haissem Hassan Real Oviedo | FWD | |
| 20 | Ibrahim AdelXI FC Nordsjælland | FWD | |
| 22 | Omar MarmoushXI Manchester City FC | FWD | |
| 25 | Ahmed Zizo Al Ahly FC | FWD | |
World Cup History
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Titles
3
Appearances
5
WC Goals
1
Wins
Best finish: Group stage (1934, 1990)
Top scorer: Mohamed Salah (1 goal)
Most capped: Essam El-Hadary (6 matches)
Record: 1W – 1D – 4L
Egypt holds the distinction of being the first African and Arab nation to play in a World Cup — appearing in 1934 with a squad entirely from Cairo. After a 56-year absence, they returned in 1990 and now qualify for 2026 led by Mohamed Salah — the most famous Egyptian footballer in history. Three appearances across 92 years tells the story of a nation that has always known it belonged on football's grandest stage.
Tournament Eras
Africa's First — 1934
1934Egypt became the first African and Arab team to play in a World Cup — losing 4-2 to Hungary in their only match of Italy 1934 under a single-elimination format. The squad was entirely drawn from Al-Ahly and Zamalek clubs in Cairo, and their participation was a landmark moment for African and Arab football 90 years before the modern era.
The 1990 Return
1990After 56 years, Egypt returned to the World Cup in Italy 1990. They drew with the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland, lost to England, and were eliminated — but showed they could compete with major European nations. Hossam Hassan and Magdi Abdelghani represented a generation of Egyptian talent.
Salah's Era — 2026
2026Egypt's 2026 qualification brings Mohamed Salah — arguably the world's most recognizable current player — to his first World Cup. At 33-34, it will likely be his only WC appearance and carries the expectation of an entire continent behind him.
Iconic Moments
Africa's First World Cup Match — 1934
Egypt's 4-2 defeat to Hungary in 1934 was the first World Cup match ever played by an African or Arab team. In an era when international travel was rare and Africa barely featured in football's politics, Egypt's presence was both extraordinary and prophetic.
Drawing with the Netherlands — 1990
Egypt held the Netherlands — featuring Gullit, Van Basten, and Rijkaard — to a 1-1 draw in their opening group match. Hossam Hassan converted after the Dutch had taken a lead. The result confirmed Egypt could compete at the very highest level.