The Egypt national team jumped 5 spots in the FIFA rankings after qualifying for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened?

According to FIFA's official website, the Egypt national team moved from 29th to 24th in the global rankings, earning 12.34 points and increasing its total to 1597.04.

Why does this matter for Egypt?

Egypt's World Cup campaign started with a valuable 1-1 draw against Belgium, followed by a 3-1 win over New Zealand in the second round, and a 1-1 draw with Iran, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage for the first time in their history after finishing second in Group G with 5 points.

What comes next?

The Egypt national team will face a tough test against Argentina next Tuesday, at 7 pm Mecca and Cairo time, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, as part of the round of 16. Notably, Egypt has had mixed results in recent matches, with a record of 0W-3D-2L in their last 5 games, including a 1-1 draw with Belgium on 2026-06-15.