Egypt World Cup 2026: The Pharaohs Rise with Salah
Mohamed Salah is one of football's brightest stars, and Egypt's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gives the Liverpool forward another chance at the global glory that has eluded him. The Pharaohs missed the 2022 World Cup after a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss to Senegal. In 2026, Salah leads Egypt back to football's greatest stage with a point to prove.
Egyptian football passion is legendary. With over 100 million people, Egypt has the largest population of any African nation, and when the national team plays, the entire country stops. The passionate support, the drums, the songs - Egyptian fans create atmospheres that rival any in world football. American stadiums will experience the full force of this support in 2026.
Group G: Belgium and the Golden Generation
Egypt faces Belgium in the opening match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami - a clash between Salah's brilliance and Kevin De Bruyne's creativity. The second match againstIran atLevi's Stadium in San Francisco brings Middle Eastern rivalry, while New Zealand atSoFi Stadium in Los Angeles offers a crucial final group match.
Salah's Quest: The Missing Glory
Mohamed Salah has won everything at club level - Premier League, Champions League, countless individual awards. But international glory has remained elusive. At 34 during the 2026 World Cup, this represents one of his final opportunities to add World Cup success to his incredible legacy. Every Egypt match will be a Salah showcase, and the world will be watching.
Supporting Salah is a new generation of Egyptian talent. Omar Marmoush has emerged as a Bundesliga star at Eintracht Frankfurt, adding another dangerous attacking option. The blend of Salah's world-class ability and emerging talents gives Egypt genuine hope of advancing beyond the group stage.
African Representation: CAF Nations United
Egypt enters as one of nine CAF nations at the 2026 World Cup, alongsideMorocco,Senegal,Algeria,Ghana,Tunisia, and others. The expanded 48-team format provides unprecedented opportunity for African football to shine.
Egyptian-American Diaspora: Passionate Support
The Egyptian-American community, particularly concentrated in California and New Jersey, will provide passionate support. Los Angeles and Miami matches will see Egyptian flags waving throughout the stadiums, while the global Egyptian diaspora ensures Pharaoh support worldwide.