Egypt

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, and this is their first World Cup appearance since Italia 1990, ending a 36-year absence from the tournament.

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. The last time Egypt appeared at a World Cup was Italia 1990. The alarm will be set regardless.

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