🇪🇬 Egypt
World Cup 2026 | Group G | Power rating | World rank #29
About Egypt
Egypt are the most decorated nation in African Cup of Nations history. A CAF side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1769 -29th of the 48 teams -in Group G.
Record continental champions, though their World Cup appearances have been rarer. Organised and pragmatic, often built around a talismanic attacking star.
Drawn alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Belgium. The model lists them 1st in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Egypt are a structured, Salah-led side with a strong qualifying record and enough attacking support to target a historic knockout place.
World Cup history
Egypt are making their fourth World Cup appearance after 1934, 1990 and 2018. They were the first African and Arab team to play at a World Cup but are still seeking their first finals win.
Recent form
Egypt secured CAF Group A with a 3-0 win over Djibouti, returning to the finals after missing 2022.
2026 World Cup angle
In Group G, Egypt's opener against Belgium is a difficult test, but matches against New Zealand and Iran offer a credible path to the Round of 32. The expanded format makes a first knockout qualification a realistic target.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | Egypt model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs 🇧🇪 Belgium FT | 1 : 1 | -- |
| vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand FT | 3 : 1 | -- |
| vs 🇮🇷 Iran | 1 : 1 | 34% |