The Egypt national football team, nicknamed the Pharaohs, is one of Africa’s historic football nations. They first competed in the FIFA World Cup in 1934, becoming the first African and Arab team to appear at a World Cup finals. Since then they have made a total of four World Cup appearances: 1934, 1990, 2018, and 2026.
Egypt’s World Cup history has been modest — they’ve never won a match at the finals yet — but their early appearance in 1934 left a legacy as a pioneering African team.
For 2026, Egypt delivered an impressive qualifying campaign, finishing top of their CAF group unbeaten, with strong attacking and defensive showings. They concluded qualification with a 1–0 win over Guinea-Bissau and later capped the campaign with other strong results, highlighting Mohamed Salah as a standout contributor.
Group Stage – Group G
Egypt has been drawn into Group G alongside:
Belgium – European side with a strong World Cup pedigree
Iran – Competitive Asian side with World Cup experience
New Zealand – Oceania qualifiers and experienced participants
This group offers a mixture of styles and challenges — a tactical European squad, a disciplined Asian side, and an energetic Oceanian team — giving Egypt a credible chance to compete for a spot in the knockout stages if they can maximize their performances.
Egypt is scheduled to play Belgium in their opening match, followed by games against Iran and New Zealand as part of the group stage.
Group G
| Pos | Club |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium |
| 2 |  Egypt |
| 3 |  Iran |
| 4 |  New Zealand |