Egypt
Snapshot · 2026-07-14Model 1.0.0CAF·المجموعة G·FIFA #34
Pragmatic side missing Mohamed Salah through injury, with an Al Ahly-heavy spine.
- منافس
- Belgium (#8)
- رئيسي
- Mohamed Salah (FW)
Final squad announced · Egypt · 2026-05-21
Source: Reddit — /r/worldcup ↗WC2026 results
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15 | Belgium | 1–1 | D | Seattle |
| Jun 21 | New Zealand | 3–1 | W | Vancouver |
| Jun 26 | Iran | 1–1 | D | Seattle |
| Jul 3 | Australia | 1–1 | D | Dallas |
| Jul 7 | Argentina | 2–3 | L | Atlanta |
نظرة عامة على البطولة
Analysis
Egypt carry a 0.2% probability of winning the tournament (29th of 48). A key storyline is the fitness of Mohamed Salah — thigh problems, no expected return. Drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, they are projected at 67.8% to advance to the knockout stage.
How they play
Egypt under Hossam Hassan play a pragmatic game with 51% possession. They apply moderate pressing intensity (PPDA 21.8). They generate a high volume of shots (13.7 per 90).
Path to success
In Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Egypt are projected at 67.8% to advance from the group stage. Qualification to the knockout rounds is the primary target. The round of 32 probability sits at 30.2%. The expanded 48-team format gives smaller federations more runway, and upsets in the group stage are a fixture of every World Cup.
What they must execute
Egypt play a pragmatic, results-oriented game that adapts shape to the opposition. Tactical flexibility is their strength. The risk is inconsistency — without a default identity, a poor result can cascade if the team struggles to find a Plan B. Managing the fitness of Mohamed Salah could prove decisive — their availability transforms the team's ceiling.
Controversial take
The model's assessment of Egypt broadly aligns with their FIFA ranking — no major disagreement between the two systems for this squad.
Key numbers
How they play
Style vs the 48-team field
Pragmatic · style profile from 7 recent matches
What to watch: an above-average reliance on set pieces.
Percentiles position Egypt against the 48-team field. Higher means more of that trait, not better or worse. Press is inverted (lower PPDA = higher press); width uses crossing rate as a proxy; tempo is open-play passes per minute of possession. Descriptive style analytics; does not feed the published probabilities.
Group G finish · Egypt
Monte Carlo, 100,000 simsTop two advance to the round of 32; best 8 of 12 third-placed teams also qualify.
- 14.4%1st (group winner)Advances to R32
- 31.2%2nd (runner-up)Advances to R32
- 37.0%3rdAdvances only if among the best 8 of 12 third-placed teams
- 17.4%4thEliminated
Stage progression · Egypt
, 100,000 sims- 70.7%AdvAdvance from group
- 34.2%R16Round of 16
- 11.3%QFQuarter-final
- 3.1%SFSemi-final
- 0.9%FFinal
- 0.2%WinWin the tournament
Likely knockout path · Egypt
Monte Carlo, 10,000 simsالتشكيلة
Confirmed squad
Model-predicted · snapshot 2026-05-28Roster confirmed by the federation's official squad announcement. The XI/bench split below is the model's composite-rating ordering, not the head coach's lineup.
★ likely first sub badge on the top-3 by first-sub score within each position group, plus a late-game impact rating where club per-90 stats are available.
▸How to read this squad— 4 columns explained
- Pos
- Broad position bucket — GK / DF / MF / FW.
- Caps
- Senior international appearances. Used by the model as a recency-weighted signal of how often the manager calls the player up.
- Stat
- Position-aware stat: career international goals for forwards; career international assists for midfielders (Transfermarkt); latest available Big-5 club season's total tackles for defenders (FBref); latest available Big-5 club season's save percentage for goalkeepers (FBref). Em-dash when no data is joined — most often for defenders and keepers at non-Big-5 clubs.
- Rating
- Composite rating (Model #4) — combines recent caps + goals, recent club xG and xAG per 90, position-relative quality, and call-up priors. Higher = the model thinks the player is more likely to start. Typically 0.9 (depth) to 2.5 (elite).
Selection driver — coloured chips show which input dominates a player's selection score. Caps-driven = selected mainly on international experience. Rating-driven = selected mainly on club performance quality. Jersey-boosted = jersey number from a recent squad snapshot lifted their score. Goals-driven = international goal record was the decisive factor. No chip when the score is a balanced blend.
Squad cohesion
Projected XI · club overlap
Low coverage: 4/11 of the projected XI have club-minutes rows in our ratings table. Numbers below are structurally suppressed and should be read alongside the resolved count, not in isolation.
- Pairwise club minutes
- 0.00%
- Share of the 55-pair × 3000-minute ceiling. Higher = more of the XI plays together at club level.
- Club concentration
- 0.250
- How concentrated the XI is across clubs. 0.091 = 11 different clubs · 1.000 = all the same club.
- Top-3 clubs share
- 75%
- 3 of 4 play for the three most common clubs in the XI.
Top clubs in projected XI
- Nice1
- Arsenal1
- Eintracht Frankfurt1
Descriptive metric — does not feed the published probabilities. Methodology →
Squad depth
Projected XI · replaceability
Most irreplaceable starters
- Omar MarmoushStrikerLikely cover: no natural backupreplacement-level ST ~0.240.69gap to repl.
- Mohamed SalahWingerLikely cover: Ibrahim Adel · 0.39Nordsjælland0.35gap to repl.
- Emam AshourCentral midfieldLikely cover: Mahmoud Saber · 0.13ZED0.26gap to repl.
Gap to repl. = how far this nation's rating at the position falls from the starter to his likely in-squad replacement (named above). Larger = harder to replace.
Descriptive metric — does not feed the published probabilities. Methodology →
جدول المجموعة
Group-stage schedule
| MD | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Belgium | Seattle, United States |
| 2 | Jun 21, 2026 | New Zealand | Vancouver, Canada |
| 3 | Jun 26, 2026 | Iran | Seattle, United States |
المواجهات المباشرة
قصص
Storylines
Updated 49 days agoThigh problems, no expected return. Composite 0.96 — would have been a likely starter.
5 of 23 predicted-squad players play their club football for Al Ahly — a single-club spine on the international side.
18 at kickoff — 0 caps — projected on the bench, the squad's youngest pick.
Only 2 of 23 predicted-squad players played in a top-5 European league last season — the rest play home or in non-top-5 leagues.
الحالة والسجل
Video analysis: Egypt
Performance data from official highlights analysis across 5 matches. 24 players observed, 13 events tracked.
Scored two crucial goals and consistently posed an offensive threat with powerful shots and dribbling.
2 goalsPlayer ratings (24)
9Trézéguet1 app · 4 events2 goals2 shots (1 on target)9▼
Scored two crucial goals and consistently posed an offensive threat with powerful shots and dribbling.
9Mostafa Shoubir1 app9▼
Delivered an outstanding goalkeeping display, making numerous crucial saves to keep Egypt in the lead and secure the draw.
8Emam Ashour2 apps · 1 events1 goal88▼
Scored Egypt's opening goal with an impressive long-range strike, showcasing his offensive quality.
7.7Mostafa Shobeir3 apps · 3 events2 saves698▼
Made a vital penalty save but also mishandled a ball leading to a disallowed goal, balancing his performance.
7.3Omar Marmoush3 apps697▼
Was active in attack, registering several shots on target, but was consistently denied by the opposing goalkeeper.
7Mohanad Lasheen1 app · 1 events1 block7▼
Made a vital defensive block to prevent a goal during a dangerous Iranian attack.
7Sentolan1 app · 1 events1 block7▼
Made a critical defensive block from an Iranian corner, clearing the danger.
7Mostafa Zico2 apps68▼
Contributed offensively with a shot on target and drew a yellow card for an opponent before being substituted.
7Hassan1 app7▼
Showcased good dribbling skill and clinical finishing for a goal that was ultimately disallowed, indicating his attacking threat.
7Hossam Abdelmaguid1 app7▼
Came on as a substitute and scored the decisive penalty to win the shootout for Egypt with composure.
6.7Mohamed Salah3 apps · 3 events2 goals1 fouls won596▼
Despite his reputation, he had a very quiet game with no direct attacking contributions before being substituted.
6.5Ramy Rabia2 apps67▼
6.5Yasser Ibrahim2 apps85▼
6Hamza Abdelkarim1 app6▼
Came on as a substitute but had no specific actions mentioned in the match events.
6Mostafa Zizo1 app6▼
Came on as a late substitute but had no specific actions mentioned in the match events.
6Hamdy Fathy1 app6▼
Played for 66 minutes without any notable positive or negative contributions.
6Karim Hafez1 app6▼
Played for 79 minutes without any notable positive or negative contributions.
6Marwan Attia1 app6▼
Played for the entire match and was substituted just before the penalty shootout.
6Mahmoud Saber1 app6▼
Came on as a substitute just before the penalty shootout.
5Mohamed Toure1 app5▼
Came on as a substitute but only notable action was committing a foul late in the game.
5Trezeguet1 app5▼
Came on as a substitute but received a yellow card shortly after for a foul.
5Haissem Hassan1 app5▼
Committed a foul and received a yellow card in extra time.
4Ahmed Fatouh1 app4▼
Received an early yellow card for a foul and had no other notable positive contributions.
4Mohamed Hany1 app4▼
Unfortunately scored an own goal, deflecting a free-kick into his own net, which led to Australia's equalizer.
Match observations
- gs-013The match was a competitive encounter, ending in a 1-1 draw with both teams finding the net.
- gs-013Egypt took the lead in the first half with a well-placed shot, while Belgium equalized in the second half shortly after a key substitution.
- gs-013Both sides had numerous attempts at goal, with goalkeepers on both ends making significant saves to keep the score level.
- gs-038This was a high-scoring and dynamic encounter, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
- gs-038Egypt established an early lead with two well-taken goals, but New Zealand displayed resilience to draw level.
- gs-038The match featured several momentum swings, keeping the contest exciting until Egypt ultimately secured the victory.
- gs-062Iran secured a convincing victory over Jordan in this World Cup Qualifier match, maintaining a comfortable lead throughout the highlights.
- gs-062Their offensive strategy, featuring strong drives to the basket and effective three-point shooting, proved difficult for Jordan to contain.
- gs-062The home crowd provided a lively atmosphere, but it was not enough to shift the momentum decisively in Jordan's favour.
- r16-007The match in Atlanta was a dramatic encounter, with Egypt initially taking a surprising two-goal lead.
- r16-007Argentina, however, mounted a spirited comeback, eventually securing a narrow victory.
- r16-007The game featured crucial saves, a missed penalty, and a flurry of goals, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final moments.
- r32-016This was a dramatic Round of 32 knockout match that saw Egypt secure a historic victory against Australia after a penalty shootout.
- r32-016Egypt took an early lead from a set-piece, but Australia fought back to equalize with an own goal in the second half.
- r32-016Both goalkeepers delivered outstanding performances, making numerous crucial saves to keep their teams in contention through regular and extra time.
Statistical profile
PragmaticAttack
Defence
GK: Mohamed El Shenawy
Set pieces
Style
Squad
Workload class: light
Attack and defence ratings from the model; style metrics from recent international matches; penalty rates via Bayesian estimation; goalkeeper rating from shot-prevention data. Rank is out of 48 tournament teams.
Where goals come from
Phase of play · scored & conceded
- Open play
- Set piece
- Counter
- Penalty
Share of goals by how the chance began, across 7 matches (AFCON2023,WC2018). Shoot-out kicks are excluded. Descriptive metric — does not feed the published probabilities. Methodology →
Group-stage matchups
Probabilities from the calibrated ensemble model. xG from the Dixon–Coles fit. See each fixture page for full analysis.
Rating & probability history
12 snapshots · 2026-05-22 → 2026-06-24Egypt trajectory: 12 snapshots between 2026-05-22 and 2026-06-24 (33 days). Elo moved from 1689.0 to 1689.0 (0). Tournament-winner probability moved from 0.1% to 0.4% (+0.2pp).
Each point is one model build. The shaded band is the bootstrap 90% credible interval around the tournament-winner probability.
Recent form (10 matches)
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | ASpain | 0–0 | D | Friendly |
| 2026-03-27 | ASaudi Arabia | 4–0 | W | Friendly |
| 2026-01-17 | NNigeria | 0–0 | D | African Cup of Nations |
| 2026-01-14 | NSenegal | 0–1 | L | African Cup of Nations |
| 2026-01-10 | NIvory Coast | 3–2 | W | African Cup of Nations |
| 2026-01-05 | NBenin | 3–1 | W | African Cup of Nations |
| 2025-12-29 | NAngola | 0–0 | D | African Cup of Nations |
| 2025-12-26 | NSouth Africa | 1–0 | W | African Cup of Nations |
| 2025-12-22 | NZimbabwe | 2–1 | W | African Cup of Nations |
| 2025-12-09 | NJordan | 0–3 | L | Arab Cup |
martj42 international results (CC0) · last 10 matches · ~2 years.
Head-to-head vs group opponents
| Opponent | Meetings | W-D-L | Last meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5 | 3-1-1 | 2026 — Draw (1–1) · FIFA World Cup |
| New Zealand | 4 | 3-1-0 | 2026 — Win (3–1) · FIFA World Cup |
| Iran | 1 | 1-0-0 | 2000 — Win (1–1) · Friendly |
All meetings via the martj42 international results dataset.
Major tournaments — most recent appearance
| Tournament | Year | Finish | W-D-L | Since then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Cup of Nations | 2026 | 4 matches | 2-1-1 |
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| FIFA World Cup | 2018 | Group stage | 0-0-3 |
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Source: FIFA archives. Penalty outcomes resolved to W/L.
Most similar past team-tournaments
Closest comparable teams from past major tournaments (1990-2024), by squad strength, group draw, and recent form. Shown for context, not a prediction.
Morocco · Afcon 2017
Exited at the quarter-final
Comparable pre-tournament strength (Elo 1670) and group draw.
Algeria · Afcon 2015
Exited at the quarter-final
Tunisia · Afcon 2000
Finished third
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