Egypt World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Egypt are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group I alongside Italy, Peru, TBC. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Egypt World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CAF |
| FIFA Ranking | #32 |
| Group | Group I |
| Group Opponents | Italy, Peru, TBC |
| Head Coach | Hossam Hassan |
| Star Player | Mohamed Salah |
| World Cup Appearances | 4 |
| Best Result | Group Stage |
Egypt 2026 World Cup Squad
Egypt named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ahmed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir
Defenders: Ahmed Hegazi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Omar Kamal, Mahmoud Hamdi, Akram Tawfik
Midfielders: Tarek Hamed, Emam Ashour, Amr El Sulaya, Zizo, Mahmoud Trezeguet
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Marwan Hamdi, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed, Ramadan Sobhi
Egypt World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Egypt vs Italy | TBC |
| June 19 | Egypt vs Peru | TBC |
| June 24 | Egypt vs TBC | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah
The Liverpool forward is one of the greatest players of his generation and arguably the best African footballer in history. At World Cup 2026 Salah will carry the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders. His goals and creativity make Egypt a completely different team when he is on the pitch.
Omar Marmoush
The Manchester City forward has emerged as one of the most exciting attackers in world football. His pace, finishing and work rate complement Salah perfectly and give Egypt two world-class attacking threats.
Mahmoud Trezeguet
The experienced winger brings pace, creativity and big-game experience to Egypt’s attack. His ability to play on either flank and deliver in crucial moments makes him an important squad player for the Pharaohs.
Egypt World Cup History
Egypt have appeared at four World Cups, most recently in 2018 in Russia where they had Mohamed Salah in their squad but were eliminated in the group stage. They are the most successful nation in African Cup of Nations history with seven titles but have struggled to translate that into World Cup success.
How Did Egypt Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Egypt qualified through CAF African qualifying, topping their group. Under Hossam Hassan they have built a team around Mohamed Salah that is capable of competing with strong opponents on the right day.
Egypt World Cup 2026 Prediction
Egypt’s World Cup 2026 campaign depends almost entirely on Mohamed Salah. When he plays well, Egypt can compete with anyone. Group I will be challenging but if Salah and Marmoush perform, reaching the knockout rounds is a realistic target for the Pharaohs.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Egypt at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
