The Egypt national team rises to 24th spot in FIFA rankings after historic World Cup qualification.
What happened?
Egypt qualified for the round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-3 in a penalty shootout, in an exciting match held at the Dallas Stadium in Texas.
Why does this matter for Egypt?
This achievement is historic for the Egypt national team, as they jump to 24th spot in FIFA rankings, from 26th previously.
What's next?
The Egypt national team will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde, in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 |
Recent form
| Record | Result |
|---|---|
| Last 5 matches | 0W-3D-2L |
The Egypt national team will face a new challenge in the next match, after achieving historic qualification to the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.
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