FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Egypt is a transcontinental republic centred on the lower Nile, home to millennia of ancient civilisation, overwhelmingly Arabic‑speaking with Cairo as its sprawling capital and the Suez Canal as a global maritime chokepoint.
Egypt have never lifted the trophy, but their best run is as World Cup group-stage regulars (1934, 1990, 2018) across 3 World Cup appearances. At the World Cup, Abdulrahman Fawzi and Mohamed Salah feature prominently in the scoring charts for Egypt with 2 goals each. All-time, Mohamed Salah leads Egypt's senior men's scoring list with 60 goals.
At World Cup 2026, Egypt line up in Group G as CAF representatives from Africa. Group-stage fixtures against Belgium, Iran and New Zealand open a competitive first-round schedule.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Cairo
- Continent
- Africa
- Federation
- CAF (Africa)
- Group
- G
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #34
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1922
- Population
- 114,280,000
- Languages
- Arabic (official)
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Area
- 1,010,408 km²
- Highest point
- Mount Catherine (2,629 m)
- Climate
- Hot desert except narrow Mediterranean fringe and Nile corridor
- Land borders
- Israel, Libya, Palestine (Gaza Strip), Sudan
Football facts
- Appearances
- 3
- Best result
- Group stage (1934, 1990, 2018)
- Top scorer
- Abdulrahman Fawzi, Mohamed Salah (2)
- Debut
- 1934
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
3 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2018 | Group stage |
| 1990 | Group stage |
| 1934 | Group stage |
Frequently asked questions
- Has Egypt ever won the FIFA World Cup?
- No. Egypt have not won the men's World Cup; their best finish is World Cup group-stage regulars (1934, 1990, 2018).
- Which group is Egypt in at World Cup 2026?
- Egypt are in Group G. Group opponents include Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.
- What is the capital of Egypt?
- The capital city is Cairo.
- Which FIFA confederation does Egypt belong to?
- Egypt compete under CAF (Africa).
- How many World Cups has Egypt played before 2026?
- Egypt had appeared in 3 FIFA World Cups prior to qualifying for 2026.
- Who is Egypt's all-time leading goal scorer?
- Mohamed Salah leads Egypt's senior men's national team with 60 goals in FIFA-recognised matches.