The Egypt national team jumps 3 spots in the FIFA rankings after recent performances in World Cup 2026, including a win over New Zealand and draws against Belgium and Iran.
What happened?
Egypt's win over New Zealand and draws against Belgium and Iran in World Cup 2026 led to their rise in the FIFA rankings.
The Egypt national team moves up to 26th in the world, surpassing Turkey, Australia, and Algeria.
Why does it matter for Egypt?
The rise in the FIFA rankings is a significant achievement for the Egypt national team, especially after their good performance in World Cup 2026.
What's next?
The Egypt national team will play against Australia in the Round of 32 of World Cup 2026 on Friday.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 |
The Egypt national team is currently fourth in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, and Nigeria.
Finally, it's worth mentioning that the Egypt national team will play against Australia in the Round of 32 of World Cup 2026, after officially qualifying for this round.
Last result: Belgium 1-1 Egypt (2026-06-15). Recent form (last 5): 0W-3D-2L (DDDLL, most recent first). Currently sidelined: Hossam Abdelmaguid, Hamdi Fathy.
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