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EGYGroup G
Egypt
CAF • CAF
Tournament Outlook
Round of 32. Goes as far as Salah takes them.
Best World Cup Result: Group Stage
About Egypt
The Pharaohs are record African champions but have limited World Cup success. Mohamed Salah carries an entire nation's hopes.
Playing Style: Organized defense with service to Salah. Counter-attacking and set-piece threats.
Key Players
Forward
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
Forward
Omar Marmoush
Eintracht Frankfurt
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Salah
- Defensive organization
- AFCON experience
- Set pieces
Weaknesses
- Over-reliance on Salah
- Squad depth
- World Cup inexperience
World Cup Schedule
Fun Facts
- ⚽Record 7-time AFCON winners
- ⚽Salah was voted FIFA Best Goal (Puskas) for goal vs Everton
- ⚽Went 28 years without World Cup qualification (1990-2018)
Team Info
- FIFA Code
- EGY
- Confederation
- CAF
- World Cup Appearances
- 4
- Group
- Group G
Fan Culture
Egyptian fans worship Salah. 100+ million population passionately supports the team.
Known as: The Pharaohs
Famous Chants:
Egypt!Salah!