🇪🇬 Egypt at the World Cup 2026
Egypt's 2026 World Cup: Group G runners-up, then beat Australia on penalties (1–1) in the Round of 32 and lost 3–2 to Argentina in the Round of 16.
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Group
Runner-up
Finish
5
Points
Elim R16
Status
2026 World Cup summary
Egypt beat Australia 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the Round of 32, then reached the Round of 16. Their tournament ended in Match 95: Argentina 3, Egypt 2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on July 7 — Egypt led 2–0 through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko before Argentina hit back with three second-half goals, Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time winner sealing the comeback.
The knockout branch began with Australia vs Egypt. Match recap: Argentina 3–2 Egypt (Round of 16, Match 95).
Group results and standing
Egypt finished runner-up in Group G with 5 points and a +2 goal difference.
Knockout results
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