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View all →Ammouta Resumes Al Ahly Training Ahead of the Zamalek Summit
Al Ahly announce coach Hussein Ammouta's return to Cairo to lead training after a four-day rest following the win over Abu Qir For Fertilizers.
National TeamsEl-Shenawy's Absence from Egypt's Camp: Injury or Real Crisis with Hossam Hassan?
Reports point to a rift between Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy and Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, while football director Ibrahim Hassan denies any real dispute exists.
"Completely baseless".. Al Ahly officially denies sporting director appointment
Al Ahly have denied, in an official statement, any plan to appoint a new sporting director for the football section, describing the reports as "completely baseless" and demanding an apology from those who spread the news.
FootballSalah Snubbed Again — for the Second Time
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is absent from the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist for the second time, following a lacklustre season at Liverpool and his move to Trabzonspor.
El Karti Scores as Egypt's Pyramids FC Beat Kenya's Gor Mahia 2-0 in CAF Champions League
Walid El Karti fired Egypt's Pyramids FC to a 2-0 win away at Kenya's Gor Mahia in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round, opening the scoring early before Mahmoud Saber doubled the lead just before half-time.
FootballFirst Time in 8 Years: Zamalek Held 0-0 by Ittihad Alexandria on Opening Day
Despite dominating possession, Zamalek couldn't find a way past Ittihad Alexandria (0-0) on matchday 1 of the Egyptian Premier League, their first opening-day stumble in eight years.
Matches
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 |  New Zealand | 3 | -6 | 1 |
| 4 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Rules and legend
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History of the Egypt national team
Founding and Early Years
The Egypt national team, nicknamed "the Pharaohs," is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), founded in 1921, one of the oldest football associations on the African continent. It established itself early on as the great historic power of African football.
Team Evolution
Driven by a pool of homegrown talent, including the greatest African player of his generation, Egypt's national team built its legend on the continental stage before confirming its global ambitions.
Great Managers
Hossam Hassan, the national team's all-time top scorer as a player, now leads the Pharaohs and guided them to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in their history, a rare double role as legend and head coach.
Iconic Players
Mohamed Salah, the current captain, is regarded as the greatest Egyptian player of all time. Hossam Hassan, the national team's all-time top scorer with 68 goals, and Mohamed Aboutrika, the playmaker behind the 2006-2010 continental hat-trick, rank among the greatest stars of Egyptian football.
Major Achievements
Egypt hold the record for Africa Cup of Nations titles with seven triumphs (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2010), including a unique hat-trick between 2006 and 2010. At the 2026 World Cup, Egypt reached the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, eliminating Australia on penalties in the Round of 32 before losing to Argentina (2-3).
The Team Today
Under Hossam Hassan, Egypt rank among the top African nations in the FIFA World Ranking, carried by their continental success and their historic run at the 2026 World Cup.
Frequently asked questions
When is Egypt's next match?+
Egypt face South Africa on 4 October 2026.
What is Egypt's current standing?+
Egypt are currently 2 in World Cup 2026 with 5 points.
How many AFCON titles has Egypt won?+
A record seven titles, including a 2006-2010 hat-trick.
Who is Egypt's captain?+
Mohamed Salah, regarded as the greatest Egyptian player of all time.
How did Egypt's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Argentina (2-3), after reaching that stage for the first time in their history.
Who is Egypt's current head coach?+
Hossam Hassan, the national team's all-time top scorer as a player.
When was the Egyptian Football Association founded?+
The EFA was founded in 1921.