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Egypt

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There is a streak hanging over Egypt that no amount of pedigree can hide: six defeats in their last seven World Cup group matches, and not a single escape from the first round in three previous attempts. Sixteen years after their last appearance, in 2018, they return under Hossam Hassan, a former striker turned coach who has built everything around one man. Mohamed Salah, now in his early thirties, remains the focal point of a reactive, disciplined 4-2-3-1 that counters and waits. Trezeguet and Mostafa Mohamed provide the support, while Ahmed Hegazy anchors the back line. Egypt qualified comfortably through CAF on the back of Salah's form. In Group G they meet Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, and the honest target is second place behind the Belgians. Doing so would carry them somewhere no Egyptian side has ever been: out of the group.

Matches
G #14
Jun 15
FT
Belgium
1 – 1
Egypt
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE
G #40
Jun 22
FT
New Zealand
1 – 3
Egypt
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER
G #65
Jun 27
FT
Egypt
1 – 1
Iran
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE
R32 #88
Jul 3
SCHED
Australia
Egypt
AT&T STADIUM · DALLAS

Standings · G

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1BEL3120+45
2EGY3120+25
3IRN303003
4NZL3012-61
When does Egypt play their first match?
Egypt's opening match is on June 15, 2026 at 19:00 UTC against Belgium, played at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Who are Egypt's group rivals?
Egypt is drawn into Group G of the 2026 tournament alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Egypt in?
Egypt is in Group G. The group also features Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.
How many matches will Egypt play in the tournament?
Egypt are scheduled to play 4 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Egypt advance from Group G?
Egypt need to finish in the top two of Group G to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.