🇪🇬 Egypt at the 2026 World Cup
Group G · FIFA World Cup 2026
Egypt compete in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, playing matches in Seattle and Vancouver. The Pharaohs are Africa’s most decorated nation with 7 Africa Cup of Nations titles, returning to the World Cup stage for their second appearance since 1990 after featuring at Russia 2018.
Group G Match Schedule
- June 15: vs Belgium, Lumen Field Seattle. 12:00 PT (22:00, Cairo)
- June 21: vs New Zealand, BC Place Vancouver. 18:00 PT (04:00 June 22, Cairo)
- June 26: vs Iran, Lumen Field Seattle. 20:00 PT (06:00 June 27, Cairo)
Viewing from Egypt
The Belgium opener at 22:00 Cairo time is the most favorable slot of the group stage: an evening match that will see watch parties fill Cairo’s coffeehouses and football clubs. The New Zealand match arrives at 04:00 in the early hours, an all-nighter for committed fans. The Iran match becomes a daybreak kickoff at 06:00 in Cairo. Egypt’s football culture runs deep. The country has seven African Cup of Nations titles and a fanbase that takes club football, particularly the Al Ahly and Zamalek rivalry, with consuming intensity. Egypt’s previous World Cup was Russia 2018; before that, Italia 1990 and the nation’s debut in 1934. The alarm will be set regardless.
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Matches
Group G
| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt are in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.
How many matches do Egypt play in the group stage?
Egypt play 3 group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup, running from 2026-06-15 to 2026-06-27.