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Egypt at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about Egypt ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
The 2026 World Cup might be the send-off for Egypt’s greatest player, so it’s up to manager Hossam Hassan to make it a good one. This squad can expect to make it to the Round of 32 from Group G, and perhaps the Last 16 with a favourable draw.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Belgium, Iran and New Zealand |
| Match 1 | Egypt vs Belgium — 15/06/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington |
| Match 2 | Egypt vs New Zealand — 22/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada |
| Match 3 | Egypt vs Iran — 27/06/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington |
Egypt 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Egypt’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Hossam Hassan is Egypt’s manager at the 2026 World Cup, having been appointed in February 2024.
How did Egypt qualify for the World Cup 2026?
With 26 points in ten games, Egypt won Group A of CAF Qualification to make it to the 2026 World Cup.
Who are Egypt’s key players?
Mo Salah is still Egypt’s talisman, but a woeful 2018 World Cup proved that he can’t simply carry the team himself. Now, he has an experience, speedy Omar Marmoush to help him spur the Pharaohs to victory in North America.
What is Egypt’s World Cup history?
Despite dominance on their continent, this will only be Egypt’s fourth World Cup. They’ve never made it out of the Group Stage or the old Round 1.
- Egypt odds to win the World Cup: 300/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
