Egypt’s dream of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup is alive and well. The Pharaohs stretched their unbeaten run in the qualifiers after a tough 0–0 draw against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou on September 9, 2025. It wasn’t the most entertaining match, but it was enough to keep them on top of Group A with 20 points from eight games under coach Hossam Hassan.
The team has shown grit and balance throughout the campaign, grinding out results even when things don’t go their way. Mohamed Salah, who’s been the heartbeat of this side, continues to lead by example, fresh off being crowned PFA Men’s Player of the Year for a record third time. His influence, both on and off the pitch, has been massive for Egypt’s progress.
One of the standout moments in their campaign came back in March when Egypt edged Sierra Leone 1–0 at the Cairo International Stadium. Ahmed Zizo Sayed smashed home a beauty right before halftime to seal the win. That victory gave the Pharaohs a five-point cushion and boosted morale across the nation. Salah was sharp as always, combining well with Omar Marmoush and Mostafa Mohamed, though luck wasn’t on his side in front of goal that night.
Now, Egypt are just one win away from booking their ticket to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Only Burkina Faso have a faint mathematical chance of catching up, but they’d need a miracle. Still, there are some nerves in the camp, especially after reports emerged that Omar Marmoush picked up an injury. Thankfully, it doesn’t look too serious.
Defensively, Egypt have been rock solid. Mohamed El Shenawy has been immense between the sticks, reminding fans of Essam El Hadary’s golden days. With Hossam Hassan pulling the strings, the team looks united, compact, and hungry and that’s the kind of blend that wins tournaments.
Here is a list of the Egyptians unbeaten run as posted on their official X account.
The Pharaohs haven’t sealed qualification just yet, but you can feel it in the air with that quiet confidence. One more big night, one more win, and Egypt will be packing their bags for the World Cup.
