The biggest football spectacle, the FIFA World Cup 2026, will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Meanwhile, the Egyptian team has now qualified for this tournament.
Sports News: In the world of football, Egypt has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for next year. This World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America. The Egyptian team secured its spot with an excellent performance in the African qualifiers. Star footballer Mohamed Salah, in particular, showcased brilliant gameplay and played a crucial role in leading the team to victory.
Mohamed Salah's Powerful Role
Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0 in their last qualifying match, where Mohamed Salah displayed his aggressive playing style and excellent goal-scoring ability. Ibrahim Adel also scored a goal in this match. This spectacular victory propels Egypt to the top of their group in the African qualifiers.
Salah's playing style and blistering pace gave the opposing team no chance to dominate. With this victory, Egypt's ticket to the 2026 World Cup has been secured.
Third Team from Africa
Egypt is the third team from Africa to qualify for the World Cup. Previously, Morocco and Tunisia had secured their spots. A total of nine teams from Africa will qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Egypt had previously qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, in that World Cup held in Russia, Egypt suffered defeats against hosts Russia, Uruguay, and Saudi Arabia in their group matches. This time, the team's preparation and strategy have improved, and with the strength of its star players, the team appears much ber.
Recent Status in Qualifying Groups
- Burkina Faso registered a 1-0 victory over Sierra Leone and is second in Group A after Egypt.
- Ethiopia defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0.
- Cape Verde played a 3-3 draw against Libya, bringing them closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time.
Teams Qualified So Far for FIFA World Cup 2026
A total of 19 teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup so far. These include:
- Asian Teams: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan
- African Teams: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia
- North American Teams: Canada, Mexico, United States
- South American Teams: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
- Oceania: New Zealand
Thus, Egypt has made history in the African qualifiers with its victory and the brilliant performance of Mohamed Salah.
