Egypt Qualifies for Round of 16 in 2026 FIFA World Cup The Egyptian national team had an exceptional night in Texas, USA, after qualifying for the Round of 16 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What Happened?

Before the decisive match that ended with Australia's elimination, the official account of the Egyptian Football Association posted a video showing the Pharaohs players and technical staff reading the Fatiha collectively.

Salah's Celebrations

After securing the historic qualification ticket, the outdoor area of the Egyptian team's residence turned into a wide fan celebration area, and team captain Mohamed Salah was celebrated by the massive crowd and carried on their shoulders. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 2026-06-15 | Belgium 1-1 Egypt |

The World Cup and the Pharaohs

It's worth mentioning that the Egyptian national team secured its place in the Round of 16 after its thrilling victory over Australia in a penalty shootout, following a draw in regular time, to continue its successful journey in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.