What happened?

The Egypt National Team secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals with a dominant performance, winning three out of four matches and accumulating 10 points from 12. This was confirmed by Egyptian Football Association president Hani Abu Rida in an interview with sports journalist Mays Al-Hadidi.

Why does this matter to Egyptian fans?

The team's victory in three out of four matches confirms their qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals, after many had doubted their chances due to the unpredictable nature of the last match. According to Abu Rida, there was an opportunity for the team to prepare better in this match, as they had qualified early.

What comes next?

The Egyptian National Team will continue their journey in the 2026 World Cup, where they will face off in the quarterfinals. According to Abu Rida, there was an opportunity for the team to prepare better in this match, as they had qualified early.

Recent matches:

  • 2026-07-07: Egypt 3-2 Argentina
  • 2026-06-24: Egypt 2-1 Brazil
  • 2026-06-21: Egypt 1-0 Mexico