Their Group at World Cup 2026
Egypt: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Egypt finish in the top two of Group G, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Egypt at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Egypt return to the World Cup for the first time since 2018, and this time Mohamed Salah arrives at what may be the peak of his global fame. Now in the latter stages of a Champions League-winning career, Salah has spoken openly about the World Cup being the trophy that defines his legacy. Group G's relative accessibility makes Egypt genuine knockout-round contenders.
Players to Watch
- Mohamed Salah: a generational forward chasing the one trophy missing from his collection.
- Omar Marmoush: explosive Premier League debutant who makes Egypt harder to prepare for than any previous incarnation.
Path to the Final
Get out of Group G and Egypt advancing further would be the tournament's great story.
World Cup History
This is Egypt's fourth World Cup appearance, with the 1934 Round of 16 still their high point on the global stage.
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- Is Egypt in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Egypt qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Their first match is on Mon, June 15, 2026.
- What group is Egypt in at World Cup 2026?
- Egypt are in Group G at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains Belgium (FIFA #8), Iran (FIFA #21), New Zealand (FIFA #86).
- When does Egypt play at World Cup 2026?
- Egypt play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Belgium at Lumen · Seattle. Matchday 2: Mon, June 22, 2026 vs New Zealand at BC Place · Vancouver. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Iran at Lumen · Seattle. All times are UTC.
- What are Egypt's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Egypt's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Mon, June 15, 2026 vs Belgium at Lumen · Seattle. Matchday 2: Mon, June 22, 2026 vs New Zealand at BC Place · Vancouver. Matchday 3: Sat, June 27, 2026 vs Iran at Lumen · Seattle. Egypt must finish in the top two of Group G to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Egypt been to the World Cup?
- Egypt are appearing at the World Cup for the 4th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Round of 16 (1934).