CAF · Group G
Egypt at FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group G opponents
Egypt plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Egypt fixtures
Egypt in the tournament
Egypt arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #37 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 68/100. CAF (Africa) sends 9 teams, up from 5 in the previous edition. Morocco reached the semifinals in 2022.
The 48-team format puts Egypt in Group G with Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #38, with Egypt in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Egypt squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 29, 2026 · 24 players · Head coach: Hossam Hassan
Mohamed Salah's first World Cup since 2018, possibly his last. Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) gives Egypt a second Premier League goalscorer. Coach Hossam Hassan -- Egypt's record goalscorer -- has built a squad rooted in the Al Ahly / Zamalek rivalry.
Goalkeepers4
- Mohamed El Shenawy(Al Ahly)
- Mostafa Shobeir(Al Ahly)
- El Mahdi Soliman(Zamalek)
- Mohamed Alaa(El Gouna)
Defenders9
- Mohamed Hany(Al Ahly)
- Tarek Alaa(Zed)
- Hamdy Fathy(Al Wakrah)
- Rami Rabia(Al Ain)
- Yasser Ibrahim(Al Ahly)
- Hossam Abdelmaguid(Zamalek)
- Mohamed Abdelmonemn(Nice)
- Ahmed Fatouh(Zamalek)
- Karim Hafez(Pyramids)
Midfielders8
- Marwan Ateya(Al Ahly)
- Mohanad Lasheen(Pyramids)
- Mahmoud Saber(Zed)
- Ahmed Zizo(Al Ahly)
- Emam Ashour(Al Ahly)
- Mostafa Ziko(Pyramids)
- Mahmoud Trezeguet(Al Ahly)
- Ibrahim Adel(Nordsjaelland)
Forwards3
- Omar Marmoush(Manchester City)
- Mohamed SalahCaptain(Liverpool)Egypt's talisman; second World Cup, likely last
- Hamza Abdelkarim(Barcelona)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Egypt
When does Egypt play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Egypt plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 15, 2026. The opener is against BEL. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Egypt in at the World Cup 2026?
Egypt is in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Egypt's FIFA ranking?
Egypt entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #37 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Egypt win the World Cup 2026?
Egypt's pre-tournament strength rating is 68/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.