Egypt

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.