Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: June 05, 2026
Egypt Egypt are the most decorated team in African football history — seven Africa Cup of Nations titles and counting. Yet on the World Cup stage, the Pharaohs have rarely had their moment. With Mohamed Salah — one of the greatest players on the planet — leading the charge, this might finally be the time Egypt's global story gets the ending it deserves.
Egypt will return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with hopes of reaching the knockout stage for the first time in the country's history.
The Pharaohs are one of Africa's most successful football teams, having won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times. Egypt previously appeared at the FIFA World Cup in 1934, 1990 and 2018, with their best performance coming in 1934 when they reached the Round of 16.
Led by Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and supported by players such as Omar Marmoush and Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Egypt will face Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in Group G. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt, including the squad, fixtures, results, records and FIFA World Cup statistics.
FIFA World Cup Egypt Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Football Association | Egyptian Football Association (EFA) |
| Confederation | Confederation of African Football (CAF) |
| Nickname | The Pharaohs |
| Head Coach | Hossam Hassan |
| Captain | Mohamed Salah |
| FIFA World Cup Appearances | 4 (1934, 1990, 2018, 2026) |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1934 |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Round of 16 (1934) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Titles | 7 |
| Most World Cup Appearances (Player) | Essam El Hadary (3 matches) |
| Top World Cup Goalscorer | Abdulrahman Fawzi (2 goals), Mohamed Salah (2 goals) |
| Total World Cup Matches Played | 7 |
| Total Wins | 0 |
| Total Draws | 2 |
| Total Losses | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 5 |
| Goals Conceded | 13 |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | Belgium, Iran, New Zealand |
Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Hossam Hassan
Captain: Mohamed Salah
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna).
Defenders: Mohamed Hani (Al Ahly), Tarek Alaa (Zed FC), Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah), Rami Rabia (Al Ain), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice), Ahmed Fotouh (Zamalek), Karim Hafez (Pyramids FC).
Midfielders: Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids FC), Nabil Emad (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed FC), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids FC), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (FC Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Oviedo).
Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Aqtay Abdallah (Enppi), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona Atletic).
Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Match | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Mon, June 15 | 17:00 PDT | Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field | Seattle |
| 54 | Sun, June 21 | 14:00 PDT | Egypt vs New Zealand | BC Place | Vancouver |
| 76 | Fri, June 26 | 20:00 PDT | Iran vs Egypt | Lumen Field | Seattle |
Egypt FIFA World Cup Titles
| Year | Host Country | Final Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Egypt | West Germany | Won 4-2 |
Egypt All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 74 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Draws | 22 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Goals Scored | 104 |
| Goals Conceded | 68 |
| Clean Sheets | 29 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 3 |
Egypt FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Italy | Round of 16 |
| 1990 | Italy | Group Stage |
| 2018 | Russia | Group Stage |
| 2026 | Canada, Mexico, United States | Qualified |
Egypt All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Goals Scored | 5 |
| Goals Conceded | 13 |
| Clean Sheets | 2 |
| Round of 16 Appearances | 1 |
| Quarter-final Appearances | 0 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 0 |
| Final Appearances | 0 |