Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Pharaohs compete in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Hossam Hassan, captain Mohamed Salah. CAF qualifier.
Egypt's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #33 in the FIFA Ranking, Egypt will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Egypt is the highest-ranked side in Group I (avg. opponent rank #50). They are expected to top the group, but Portugal and Saudi Arabia are realistic challengers.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Egypt: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group I is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Egypt match of the World Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 against Portugal at Lincoln Financial Field.
Group I draw analysis
FIFA Ranking, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Egypt face in Group I.
| Team | FIFA Rank | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt (this page) | #33 | CAF |
| Portugal | #6 | UEFA |
| Saudi Arabia | #60 | AFC |
| Haiti | #83 | CONCACAF |
Egypt 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Egypt World Cup history
Egypt have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Group stage. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, including 4 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Egypt data via API
// Fetch Egypt World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=egypt',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt is in Group I alongside Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Haiti. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group I is #50.
Who is Egypt's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Hossam Hassan manages Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mohamed Salah as captain.
What is Egypt's best World Cup finish?
Egypt's best FIFA World Cup finish is Group stage. They have appeared in 4 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, Group, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Egypt's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Mohamed Salah leads a squad whose standout names include Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Egypt qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Egypt's current FIFA Ranking?
Egypt are ranked #33 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #33 in the FIFA Ranking, Egypt will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Egypt's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt is the highest-ranked side in Group I (avg. opponent rank #50). They are expected to top the group, but Portugal and Saudi Arabia are realistic challengers. At #33 in the FIFA Ranking, Egypt will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Egypt fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Egypt World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Egypt going back to their first tournament.
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