4
WC Appearances
including 2026
Group Stage
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#29
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Egypt
Egypt arrive at World Cup 2026 with one of football's greatest players at the peak of his powers - Liverpool and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah, arguably the best player in the Premier League over the past decade. The Pharaohs, coached by legendary Egyptian striker Hossam Hassan, have been frustrated by World Cup near-misses for decades and finally return for their fourth appearance. Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand is a competitive draw, but with Salah in form - and the emerging talent of Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush - Egypt have a real chance to advance for the first time in their World Cup history. Salah's World Cup fairy-tale story arc will captivate global audiences.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Spokane, Washington
Pharaohs camp at Gonzaga's athletic campus in eastern Washington. Inland Pacific Northwest climate is dramatically cooler than Cairo, which the federation views as an asset for sustained training intensity.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Egypt stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Spokane to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Mohamed El Shenawy
Ramy Rabia
Hamdy Fathy
Nasser Mansi
Zizo
Head Coach
Hossam Hassan
2026 Group
Group G
Egypt at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Group Stage | |
| 1990 | Group Stage | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
4 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Egypt
Egypt World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Egypt in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Egypt is in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.
Who is the manager of Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?+
Hossam Hassan manages Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Egypt's FIFA ranking?+
Egypt is ranked #29 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Egypt played in?+
Egypt has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Group Stage.
When does Egypt play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Egypt's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 15 vs Belgium; June 21 vs New Zealand; June 26 vs Iran. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Egypt's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Egypt include Mohamed El Shenawy, Ramy Rabia, Hamdy Fathy, Nasser Mansi, Zizo.
Where is Egypt's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Egypt will be based in Spokane, Washington (USA), training at Gonzaga University. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.