May 26, 2026
For many football fans across the world, Egypt’s identity at the FIFA World Cup is deeply tied to Mohamed Salah. Just like Guillermo Ochoa with Mexico, Salah has become the face of Egyptian football — the superstar whose presence alone raises expectations every four years.
However, Egypt is more than just Salah.
The Pharaohs remain one of Africa’s most successful football nations, with a rich history that stretches beyond the continent. Although they have struggled to make consistent appearances at the World Cup in recent decades, Egypt’s return to the global stage represents another opportunity to prove themselves among football’s elite.
The North Africans will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup hoping to finally break past the group stage for the first time in their history. Egypt previously featured at the tournament in 1934, 1990 and 2018, with their last appearance in Russia remembered largely for Salah’s return from injury and the heartbreaking late defeat to Saudi Arabia.
