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Egypt national football team

Men's association football team

Egypt national football team

Men's association football team

FieldValue
NameEgypt
NicknameThe Pharaohs
BadgeEgyptian Football Association logo.svg
Badge_size195px
AssociationEgyptian Football Association (EFA)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationUNAF (North Africa)
CoachHossam Hassan
CaptainMohamed Salah
Most capsAhmed Hassan (184)
Top scorerHossam Hassan (69)
Home StadiumMisr Stadium
FIFA TrigrammeEGY
FIFA Rank
FIFA max9
FIFA max dateJuly – September 2010, December 2010
FIFA min75
FIFA min dateMarch 2013
First game2–1
(Ghent, Belgium; 28 August 1920)
Largest win15–0
(Jakarta, Indonesia; 15 November 1963)
Largest loss11–3
(Amsterdam, Netherlands; 9 June 1928)
World cup apps4
World cup first1934
World cup bestRound of 16 ([1934](1934-fifa-world-cup))
Regional nameAfrica Cup of Nations
Regional cup apps27
Regional cup first[1957](1957-african-cup-of-nations)
Regional cup best**Champions** ([1957](1957-african-cup-of-nations), [1959](1959-african-cup-of-nations), [1986](1986-african-cup-of-nations), [1998](1998-african-cup-of-nations), [2006](2006-africa-cup-of-nations), [2008](2008-africa-cup-of-nations), [2010](2010-africa-cup-of-nations))
Confederations cup apps2
Confederations cup first[1999](1999-fifa-confederations-cup)
Confederations cup bestGroup stage ([1999](1999-fifa-confederations-cup), [2009](2009-fifa-confederations-cup))
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the men's team

| Sub-confederation = UNAF (North Africa) (Ghent, Belgium; 28 August 1920) (Jakarta, Indonesia; 15 November 1963) (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 9 June 1928) The Egypt national football team (), nicknamed The Pharaohs (), represents Egypt in men's international football, and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), the governing body of football in Egypt.

Egypt is Africa's oldest national football team and has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record seven times. The team has made three appearances in the FIFA World Cup and was the first-ever African and Middle Eastern team to make such an appearance.

Internationally, Egypt earned the honour of becoming a bronze medalist at the 2001 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.

History

Main article: Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations

The first Egyptian national football team was constituted in 1920, the first African football team created to compete in the Summer Olympics in Belgium. The opening match of their campaign was a loss against the Italians.

Egypt national team at the [[1920 Summer Olympics

Egypt has qualified for the FIFA World Cup four times: in 1934, in 1990, in 2018, and in 2026. Egypt was the first African country to qualify for the World Cup, beating Mandatory Palestine. They lost to Hungary 4–2 in their first and only match in 1934, with the two Egyptian goals scored by Abdulrahman Fawzi.

In the qualification process for the 1938 World Cup, Egypt withdrew. They did not enter 1950 qualification. In 1954 qualifying, they faced Italy but failed to qualify. Egypt first participated in the first Africa Cup of Nations tournament in 1957. In their first game, a semi-final, they faced Sudan, winning 2–1; Egypt won 4–0 in the final. They withdrew for the 1958, and one year later, Egypt were AFCON champions again. There were only three teams in that tournament, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt, who were undefeated.

Between 1958 and 1961, the country had a political union with Syria and went under the name of United Arab Republic, though the Egyptian team's records are attributed to Egypt only by FIFA as it was represented by Egyptian footballers.

Egypt withdrew for the 1962, 1966 and 1970 World Cup tournaments. The country entered 1974 World Cup qualification, but did not qualify. They lost their first final in the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962. Their fourth AFCON appearance came in 1963 in Ghana. Egypt was placed in Group B with Sudan and Nigeria, defeating Nigeria 6–3, but drawing 2–2 against Sudan. Despite being undefeated in the group stage, they were ranked second, behind Sudan by goal difference. Egypt, as runners-up in Group B, participated in the third place match, playing against Ethiopia, winning 3–0. For the 1965 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt qualified for the tournament, but withdrew because of their diplomatic relationship with hosts Tunisia. They also withdrew in 1968.

In the 1970 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted again in Sudan, Egypt were in Group B along with Ghana, Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as Congo-Kinshasa at the time. In their opening match, Egypt defeated Guinea 4–1 and drew Ghana 1–1, before defeating Congo-Kinshasa 1–0. Egypt topped the group, thus advancing to the next round, where they faced Sudan. Egypt eventually lost their first game in the AFCON by a score of 2–1, then in the third place match, won against Ivory Coast 3–1. Egypt failed to qualify for the AFCON for the first time in 1972 after being eliminated by Morocco by an aggregate score of 5–3. However, Egypt returned for 1974, hosting the event, eventually finishing in third place. Two years later, in Ethiopia, they were in Group A with the hosts, Guinea, and Uganda. Egypt defeated Uganda 2–1, but drew against Uganda and Ethiopia. Egypt advanced to the final round, and lost all matches. This is the first Africa Cup of Nations tournament that Egypt lost three consecutive games. They then failed to qualify for 1978.

Egyptian national team in 1974
Egypt at the [[1974 African Cup of Nations

Egypt reappeared for the 1980 African Cup of Nations, defeating Ivory Coast and Tanzania, but losing to hosts Nigeria 1–0. They progressed to the semi-finals to face Algeria, who defeated the Egyptians on penalties. Four years later, Egypt defeated Cameroon and Ivory Coast, and drew Togo, eventually finishing fourth behind Algeria. In 1986, Egypt hosted; they lost to Senegal 1–0. However, Egypt went on to win their two remaining games in the group stage, 2–0 against the Ivory Coast and Mozambique. Egypt advanced to the final for the first time since 1962, eventually winning. Egypt qualified for the 1990 AFCON, losing all group stage matches, thus making Egypt fail to obtain at least one point for the first time in the Africa Cup of Nations, while appearing in the World Cup that same year. After beating Algeria 1–0 in the playoffs, they were drawn in Group F, with Ireland, England and the Netherlands. They scored only one goal in the tournament; a 1–1 draw with UEFA Euro 1988 champions Netherlands gave the Egyptians their first point in the World Cup. This was followed by a draw against Ireland and a 0–1 loss to England.

The team lost both of their matches in the 1992 AFCON. In the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, Egypt defeated Gabon 4–0 and drew Nigeria 0–0. They lost to Mali 1–0 in the quarterfinals. Egypt won their fourth title in 1998, defeating South Africa in the final. Egypt qualified for the 2004 AFCON in Tunisia, and were placed in Group C with Algeria, Zimbabwe, and Cameroon. With a 2–1 win against Zimbabwe, the team then lost 2–1 to Algeria, and drew 0–0 against Cameroon, failing to qualify for the quarter-finals due to Algeria scoring more goals than Egypt in the group stage, after being equal on points and goal difference.

The 2006 Africa Cup of Nations was hosted in Egypt; the hosts were in Group A with Libya, Morocco, and the Ivory Coast. After accumulating seven points in the group stage, Egypt would eventually win the tournament on penalties, and would also win the 2008 and 2010 tournaments. They would then fail to qualify for the next three AFCONs.

Egypt qualified for the 2017 tournament, drawing against Mali in their first match in Group D. Successive 1–0 wins against Uganda and Ghana saw the Pharaohs qualify to the quarter-finals as group winners. Egypt faced Morocco at the quarter-final stage, and defeated them for the first time in 31 years to set up a semi-final clash with Burkina Faso. Mohamed Salah's goal against the Stallions was canceled out by an Aristide Bancé strike; however, veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary saved two spot-kicks in the penalty shootout to earn a spot in the final for Egypt. Egypt then faced Cameroon, and lost the final for the second time.

On 8 October 2017, Egypt qualified for the 2018 World Cup after topping Group E over Uganda, Ghana and Congo. In the World Cup, Egypt was drawn with Saudi Arabia, Uruguay and the hosts, Russia in Group A. They started their first game against Uruguay, without Salah, who was injured in the UEFA Champions League final. Egypt lost 1–0, and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy was voted man of the match. He refused the reward due to sponsorship by Budweiser. Salah returned to the starting lineup when Egypt faced hosts Russia. After being down 3–0, Salah scored Egypt's first World Cup goal in 28 years. Egypt's third and final match was a Red Sea derby against Saudi Arabia, also out of contention after two losses. Essam El Hadary became the oldest player in the World Cup at 45 years and 161 days. Despite Salah scoring a goal, the Egyptians lost 2–1.

Héctor Cúper, who was criticized due to his defensive strategies against Saudi Arabia, was sacked. The Egyptian Football Association was also criticised due to having its base in Chechnya, far from where Egypt's matches were played. The Egyptian media and the public heavily criticized EFA's management of the team.

In the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, hosts Egypt were knocked out by South Africa in the round of 16, despite three wins in the group stage. In the 2021 Africa Cup, Egypt advanced to the final after dire performances in the group stage and beating Ivory Coast on penalties after a 0–0 draw. Egypt then beat Cameroon 3–1 on penalties after a scoreless draw, to reach their 10th final, beating Ghana's record of final appearances. Egypt suffered their first of two losses to Senegal in 2022, both on penalties (in the AFCON final and in World Cup qualifying), with both winning penalties scored by Sadio Mané. They would then qualify for the 2026 World Cup for their fourth appearance. During the 2026 World Cup group stage, Egypt's match against Iran in Seattle was designated by the local host-city organisers as the tournament's official "Pride Match".

Team image

Home stadium

Egypt's home matches have been played at Cairo International Stadium since 1960. During renovations, they play at Borg El Arab Stadium.

Kit suppliers

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GER Adidas1990–1995
EGY Venecia1995–1998
GER Puma1999–2004
GER Adidas2004–2006
GER Puma2006–2012
GER Adidas2012–2018
GER Puma2019–present

Results and fixtures

Main article: Egypt national football team results

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

2025

  • Salah
  • Zizo
  • Zizo
  • Salah
  • Marmoush
  • Urunov
  • Rodrigues
  • Marmoush
  • Diney
  • Monteiro
  • Pina
  • Mendes
  • Marmoush
  • Abdelmaguid
  • Hamdy
  • Faisal
  • Afsha
  • Al Hajeri
  • Caio
  • Hamdy
  • Abu Hashish
  • Abu Zrayq
  • Olwan
  • M. Mohamed
  • Salah
  • M. Salah

2026

  • Y. Ibrahim
  • M. Salah
  • Rabia
  • Salah
  • Doué
  • Marmoush
  • Rabia
  • Saber
  • Adams
  • Simon
  • Iwobi
  • Lookman

Coaching staff

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Head coachEGY Hossam Hassan
Assistant coachEGY Mohamed Abdel Wahed
Technical directorEGY Alaa Nabil
Director of the teamEGY Ibrahim Hassan
General coachEGY Tarek Soliman
Goalkeeper coachEGY Saafan El-Sagheer
Load trainerBRA Manuel Barrionuevo
Performance analystEGY Mahmoud Seleem

Coaching history

[[Hassan Shehata
[[Mahmoud El Gohary
  1. EGY Hussein Hegazi (1920–1924)
  2. SCO James McCrae (1934–36)
  3. EGY Tewfik Abdullah (1940–1944)
  4. ENG Eric Keen (1947–1948)
  5. ENG Edward Jones (1949–1952)
  6. EGY National Committee1 (1953–1954)
  7. YUG Ljubiša Broćić (1954–1955)
  8. EGY Mourad Fahmy (1955–1957)
  9. UAR Mohamed El-Guindi and Hanafy Bastan (1958, 1962)
  10. HUN Pál Titkos (1959–1961)
  11. UAR Fouad Ahmed Sedki (1963)
  12. YUG Branko Horvatek (1963–1964)
  13. YUG Andrija Pflander (1964–1965)
  14. YUG Dimitri Tadić (1965)
  15. YUG Andrija Kovač (1965)
  16. HUN Sándor Kapocsi (1965–1967)
  17. UAR Saleh El Wahsh and Kamal El Sabagh (1968–1970)
  18. FRG Dettmar Cramer (1971–1974)
  19. FRG Burkhard Pape (1975–1977)
  20. YUG Dušan Nenković (1977–1978)
  21. EGY Taha Ismail (1978, 1994)
  22. HUN Bundzsák Dezso (1979)
  23. EGY Fouad Sedki (1980)
  24. EGY Abdel Monem El Hajj (1980)
  25. EGY Hamada El Sharqawy (1980)
  26. FRG Karl-Heinz Heddergott (1982–1984)
  27. EGY Saleh El Wahsh (1984)
  28. ENG Mike Smith (1985–1988)
  29. EGY Mahmoud El Gohary (1988–1990, 1992, 1997–1999, 2000–2002)
  30. GER Dietrich Weise (1990–1991)
  31. EGY Mahmoud Saad (1992)
  32. EGY Mohamed Shehta (1993)
  33. ROU Mircea Rădulescu (1993–1994)
  34. NED Nol de Ruiter (1994–1995)
  35. EGY Mohsen Saleh (1995, 2002–2004)
  36. NED Ruud Krol (1996)
  37. EGY Farouk Gaafar (1996–1997)
  38. FRA Gerard Gili (1999–2000)
  39. ITA Marco Tardelli (2004–2005)
  40. EGY Hassan Shehata (2005–2011)
  41. USA Bob Bradley (2011–2013)
  42. EGY Shawky Gharieb (2013–2014)
  43. ARG Héctor Cúper (2015–2018)
  44. MEX Javier Aguirre (2018–2019)
  45. EGY Hossam El Badry (2019–2021)
  46. POR Carlos Queiroz (2021–2022)
  47. EGY Ehab Galal (2022)
  48. POR Rui Vitória (2022–2024)
  49. EGY Hossam Hassan (2024–present) Note: 1 A committee of six former Egypt internationals.

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026.

Caps and goals are correct as of 10 January 2026, after the match against Ivory Coast.

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months. ;Notes

  • INJ = Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • PRE = Preliminary squad/standby.
  • RET = Retired from the national team.
  • SUS = Player suspended from the squad for disciplinary reasons.
  • WD = Player withdrew from the squad for non-injury related reasons.

Records

|- | 2 || align=left | Hossam Hassan || 176 || 69 || 1985–2006 |- | 3 || align=left | Essam El Hadary || 159 || 0 || 1996–2018 |- | 4 || align=left | Ahmed Fathy || 136 || 3 || 2002–2021 |- | 5 || align=left | Ibrahim Hassan || 131 || 17 || 1988–2002 |- | 6 || align=left | Hany Ramzy || 123 || 3 || 1988–2003 |- | 7 || align=left | Mohamed Salah || 115 || 67 || 2011–present |- | 8 || align=left | Wael Gomaa || 114 || 1 || 2001–2013

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Top goalscorers

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RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Hossam Hassan (list)691761985–2006
2**Mohamed Salah**671152011–present
3Hassan El Shazly49640.771961–1975
4El-Sayed El-Dhizui41500.821948–1960
5Mohamed Abou Trika381002001–2013
6Ahmed Hassan331841995–2012
7Amr Zaki30632004–2013
8Emad Moteab28702004–2015
9Badawi Abdel Fattah27271.01960–1966
10Moustafa Reyadh26661962–1972

Competitive records

FIFA World Cup

Main article: Egypt at the FIFA World Cup

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Uruguay [1930](1930-fifa-world-cup)*Withdrew due to storm**Qualified as invitees*
Italy [1934](1934-fifa-world-cup)Round of 1613th100124[Squad](1934-fifa-world-cup-squads-egypt)2200112
France [1938](1938-fifa-world-cup)*Withdrew**Withdrew*
Brazil [1950](1950-fifa-world-cup)*Did not enter**Did not enter*
Switzerland [1954](1954-fifa-world-cup)*Did not qualify*200227
Sweden [1958](1958-fifa-world-cup)*Withdrew**Withdrew*
Chile [1962](1962-fifa-world-cup)
England [1966](1966-fifa-world-cup)
Mexico [1970](1970-fifa-world-cup)*Did not enter**Did not enter*
West Germany [1974](1974-fifa-world-cup)*Did not qualify*210123
Argentina [1978](1978-fifa-world-cup)106221512
Spain [1982](1982-fifa-world-cup)201101
Mexico [1986](1986-fifa-world-cup)622234
Italy [1990](1990-fifa-world-cup)Group stage20th302112[Squad](1990-fifa-world-cup-squads-egypt)843172
United States [1994](1994-fifa-world-cup)*Did not qualify*632193
France [1998](1998-fifa-world-cup)6312155
South Korea Japan [2002](2002-fifa-world-cup)10541229
Germany [2006](2006-fifa-world-cup)105232615
South Africa [2010](2010-fifa-world-cup)13913227
Brazil [2014](2014-fifa-world-cup)87011914
Russia [2018](2018-fifa-world-cup)Group stage31st300326[Squad](2018-fifa-world-cup-squads-egypt)8512125
Qatar [2022](2022-fifa-world-cup)*Did not qualify*8521115
Canada Mexico United States [2026](2026-fifa-world-cup)*Qualified*10820202
Morocco Portugal Spain [2030](2030-fifa-world-cup)*To be determined**To be determined*
Saudi Arabia [2034](2034-fifa-world-cup)

Africa Cup of Nations

Main article: Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations

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SUD [1957](1957-african-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](1957-african-cup-of-nations-final)**1st220061[Squad](1957-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*No Qualification*
UAR [1959](1959-african-cup-of-nations)**Champions**1st220061[Squad](1959-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*No Qualification*
ETH [1962](1962-african-cup-of-nations)[Runners-up](1962-africa-cup-of-nations-final)2nd210145[Squad](1962-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*Qualified as defending champions*
GHA [1963](1963-african-cup-of-nations)Third place3rd3210115[Squad](1963-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*Qualified by default*
TUN [1965](1965-african-cup-of-nations)*Withdrew**Withdrew*
ETH [1968](1968-african-cup-of-nations)*Withdrew during qualifications*321064
SUD [1970](1970-african-cup-of-nations)Third place3rd5311105[Squad](1970-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)211021
CMR [1972](1972-african-cup-of-nations)*Did not qualify*430166
EGY [1974](1974-african-cup-of-nations)Third place3rd5401135[Squad](1974-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*Qualified as hosts*
ETH [1976](1976-african-cup-of-nations)Fourth place4th6123912[Squad](1976-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)4310113
GHA [1978](1978-african-cup-of-nations)*Did not qualify*201145
NGA [1980](1980-african-cup-of-nations)Fourth place4th521267[Squad](1980-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)210143
LBY [1982](1982-african-cup-of-nations)*Withdrew*220073
CIV [1984](1984-african-cup-of-nations)Fourth place4th522166[Squad](1984-african-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)421132
EGY [1986](1986-african-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](1986-africa-cup-of-nations-final)**1st531151[Squad](1986-african-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)*Qualified as hosts*
MAR [1988](1988-african-cup-of-nations)Group stage6th311131[Squad](1988-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)*Qualified as defending champions*
ALG [1990](1990-african-cup-of-nations)Group stage8th300316[Squad](1990-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)421182
SEN [1992](1992-african-cup-of-nations)Group stage11th200202[Squad](1992-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6330135
TUN [1994](1994-african-cup-of-nations)Quarter-finals5th311141[Squad](1994-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)622265
RSA [1996](1996-african-cup-of-nations)Quarter-finals7th420256[Squad](1996-african-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)10631245
BFA [1998](1998-african-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](1998-africa-cup-of-nations-final)**1st6411101[Squad](1998-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6231124
GHA NGA [2000](2000-african-cup-of-nations)Quarter-finals5th430173[Squad](2000-african-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)*Qualified as defending champions*
MLI [2002](2002-african-cup-of-nations)Quarter-finals6th420233[Squad](2002-african-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6411116
TUN [2004](2004-african-cup-of-nations)Group stage9th311133[Squad](2004-african-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)4301141
EGY [2006](2006-africa-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](2006-africa-cup-of-nations-final)**1st6420123[Squad](2006-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)*Qualified as hosts*
GHA [2008](2008-africa-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](2008-africa-cup-of-nations-final)**1st6510155[Squad](2008-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)633092
ANG [2010](2010-africa-cup-of-nations)**[Champions](2010-africa-cup-of-nations-final)**1st6600152[Squad](2010-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)13913227
EQG GAB [2012](2012-africa-cup-of-nations)*Did not qualify*612355
RSA [2013](2013-africa-cup-of-nations)201134
EQG [2015](2015-africa-cup-of-nations)620456
GAB [2017](2017-africa-cup-of-nations)[Runners-up](2017-africa-cup-of-nations-final)2nd632153[Squad](2017-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-c2-a0egypt)431071
EGY [2019](2019-africa-cup-of-nations)Round of 1610th430151[Squad](2019-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6411165
CMR [2021](2021-africa-cup-of-nations)[Runners-up](2021-africa-cup-of-nations-final)2nd733142[Squad](2021-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6330103
CIV [2023](2023-africa-cup-of-nations)Round of 1612th404077[Squad](2023-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6501103
MAR [2025](2025-africa-cup-of-nations)Fourth place4th742195[Squad](2025-africa-cup-of-nations-squads-egypt)6420122
KEN TAN UGA [2027](2027-africa-cup-of-nations)*To be determined**To be determined*
[2028](2028-africa-cup-of-nations)

Summer Olympics

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United Kingdom 1908*Did not participate*
Sweden 1912
Belgium 1920First round8th100112Squad
France 1924Quarter-final8th210135Squad
Netherlands 1928Fourth place4th42021219Squad
Germany 1936First round11th100113Squad
United Kingdom 1948First round13th100113Squad
Finland 1952First round12th210167Squad
Australia 1956*Withdrew from Finals*
Italy 1960First round12th3012411Squad
Japan 1964Fourth place4th62131816Squad
Mexico 1968*Withdrew from qualifiers*
Germany 1972*Did not qualify*
Canada 1976
Soviet Union 1980*Withdrew from finals*
United States 1984Quarter-final8th411255Squad
South Korea 1988*Did not qualify*
1992 to present*See Egypt national under-23 football team*
  • Egypt withdrew from the 1956 Football tournament and boycotted the 1980 Olympics after qualifying for both.

African Games

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Republic of the Congo 1965*Did not qualify*
Nigeria 1973Bronze medal3rd53021212
Algeria 1978*Withdrew*7th321062
Kenya 1987**Gold medal**1st531175
1991 to 2015*See Egypt national under-23 football team*
2019 to present*See Egypt national under-20 football team*

Arab Games

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Egypt 1953**Gold medal**1st3300223
Lebanon 1957*Did not enter*
Morocco 1961
UAR 1965**Gold medal**1st6600302
Syria 1976*Did not enter*
Morocco 1985
Lebanon 1997
Jordan 1999
Egypt 2007**Gold medal**1st4310101
Qatar 2011*Did not enter*
2023 to present*See Egypt national under-23 football team*

FIFA Confederations Cup

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Saudi Arabia [1992](1992-king-fahd-cup)*Did not qualify*
Saudi Arabia [1995](1995-king-fahd-cup)
Saudi Arabia [1997](1997-fifa-confederations-cup)
Mexico [1999](1999-fifa-confederations-cup)Group stage7th302159[Squad](1999-fifa-confederations-cup-squads-c2-a0egypt)
South Korea Japan [2001](2001-fifa-confederations-cup)*Did not qualify*
France [2003](2003-fifa-confederations-cup)
Germany [2005](2005-fifa-confederations-cup)
South Africa [2009](2009-fifa-confederations-cup)Group stage6th310247[Squad](2009-fifa-confederations-cup-squads-c2-a0egypt)
Brazil [2013](2013-fifa-confederations-cup)*Did not qualify*
Russia [2017](2017-fifa-confederations-cup)

FIFA Arab Cup

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Lebanon [1963](1963-arab-cup)*Did not enter*
Kuwait [1964](1964-arab-cup)
Iraq [1966](1966-arab-cup)
Saudi Arabia [1985](1985-arab-cup)
Jordan [1988](1988-arab-cup)Third place3rd632160[Squad](1988-arab-cup-squads-c2-a0egypt)
Syria [1992](1992-arab-cup)**[Champions](1992-arab-cup-final)**1st431053[Squad](1992-arab-cup-squads-c2-a0egypt)
Qatar [1998](1998-arab-cup)Group stage10th210135[Squad](1998-arab-cup-squads-c2-a0egypt)
Kuwait [2002](2002-arab-cup)*Did not enter*
Saudi Arabia [2012](2012-arab-cup)Group stage7th302134[Squad](2012-arab-cup-squads-egypt)
Qatar [2021](2021-fifa-arab-cup)Fourth place4th6321102[Squad](2021-fifa-arab-cup-squads-egypt)
Qatar [2025](2025-fifa-arab-cup)Group stage12th302125[Squad](2025-fifa-arab-cup-squads-egypt)

Head-to-head record

Main article: Egypt national football team all-time record

The following table shows Egypt's all-time international record, correct as of 17 January 2026.

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29712103434016 October 20234 – 0
([Angola](2010-africa-cup-of-nations); 28 January 2010)1 PSO win for Algeria
8440117+429 December 20252 – 1
([Ghana](2008-africa-cup-of-nations); 4 February 2008)
([South Africa](1996-africa-cup-of-nations); 15 January 1996)
200208−826 March 20080 – 2
(Egypt; 26 March 2008)
211030+318 November 20103 – 0
(Egypt; 18 November 2010)1 PSO win for Australia
311123-128 February 1990Egypt **UAR** 1 – 0
(Egypt; 5 January 1962)
110010+115 December 20030 – 1
(Bahrain; 15 December 2003)
110020+25 January 19972 – 0
(Egypt; 5 January 1997)
430174+318 November 20224 – 0
(Egypt; 9 February 2005)
5410176+115 January 20265 – 1
(Egypt; 19 November 2008)
101022025 July 19992 – 2
([Mexico](1999-fifa-confederations-cup); 25 July 1999)
110020+25 March 20142 – 0
(Austria; 5 March 2014)
7520111+1019 November 20240 – 4
(Botswana; 10 September 2024)
6006418−1414 November 20114 – 3
([South Africa](2009-fifa-confederations-cup); 15 June 2009)
1052396+329 November 20043 – 1
(Hong Kong; 16 February 1999)
96302218+49 September 20254 – 2
([Nigeria](2000-africa-cup-of-nations); 1 February 2000)
(Nigeria; 12 January 1973)1 PSO win for Egypt
6420121+1111 January 20014 – 1
(Egypt; 2 September 2006)
2814863422+123 February 20224 – 0
(Egypt; 29 May 1983)3 PSO wins for Egypt
220040+424 April 20013 – 0
(Egypt; 24 April 2001)
413074+317 November 20253 – 0
(Egypt; 6 September 2024)
201134-130 June 20121 – 1
(Central African Republic; 30 June 2012)
6411183+1517 November 20155 – 1
(Egypt; 12 July 1991)
310255030 May 20142 – 0
(Egypt; 3 June 1989)
211020+217 January 2001Egypt **UAR** 2 – 0
(Indonesia; 30 April 1963)1 PSO win for Egypt
202011026 May 19901 – 1
(Egypt; 30 May 1990)
211040+429 March 20214 – 0
(Egypt; 29 March 2021)
8701175+128 October 20174 – 0
(Egypt; 11 March 1974)
3012610–426 March 20242 – 2
(South Korea; 13 June 1999)
320142+24 January 19922 – 0
(Egypt; 4 January 1992)
301227−512 February 20030 – 0
(Egypt; 14 February 1990)
4400170+178 October 20256 – 0
(Egypt; 16 November 2023)
116412211+1128 January 20246 – 3
(Egypt; August 2010)1 PSO win for DR Congo
300318−73 March 20101 – 0
(Italy; 21 June 1990)
202055019 March 20013 – 3
(Egypt; 19 March 2001)
1914235213+395 September 20258 – 1
(Egypt; 7 July 1997)
220042+213 January 19892 – 1
(Egypt; 13 January 1989)
(Egypt; 11 January 1989)
100105−530 April 20035 – 0
(France; 30 April 2003)
101022029 September 19982 – 2
(Macedonia; 29 September 1998)
5410132+1116 November 20214 – 0
(Egypt; 5 January 2000)
(Tunisia; 28 March 1994)
101000014 November 20120 – 0
(Georgia; 14 November 2012)
110021+128 December 19582 – 1
(Egypt; 28 December 1958)
2110652920+918 January 20242 – 0
(Egypt; 4 January 2002)
(Egypt; 17 June 2000)
(South Korea; 16 June 1997)
(Egypt; 23 August 1994)
(Egypt; 13 November 2016)
93151218−627 March 2018Egypt Egypt 3 – 1
(Egypt; 19 June 1936)
116322419+514 June 2023Egypt **UAR** 4 – 1
(Sudan; 7 February 1970)
321031+212 October 20250 – 1
([Cameroon](2021-africa-cup-of-nations); 15 January 2022)
511329−717 February 1961Egypt Egypt 3 – 0
(Paris; 29 May 1924)
3210113+811 June 19910 – 6
(South Korea; 11 June 1991)
10101107 June 20001–1 (8–9 PSO)
(Iran; 7 June 2000)1 PSO win for Egypt
743071+617 April 20121 – 3
(Iraq; 14 January 1972)
310237−418 June 20091 – 0
([South Africa](2009-fifa-confederations-cup); 18 June 2009)
2311663125+610 January 20261 – 4
([Ghana](2008-africa-cup-of-nations); 7 February 2008)
10102204 June 20142 – 2
(England; 4 June 2014)
200215−417 October 20071 – 0
(Japan; 28 October 1998)
5302105+89 December 20255 – 0
(Syria; 2 October 1974)
1913513611+2525 March 20215 – 0
(Qatar; 27 February 2012)
110010+123 January 20011 – 0
(Egypt; 23 January 2001)
175662119+214 June 2022Egypt **UAR** 10 – 0
(Japan; 16 October 1964)2 PSO wins for Korea Republic
124711511+42 December 2025Egypt **UAR** 8 – 0
(Morocco; 4 September 1961)
1100150+1516 November 20180 - 15
(Indonesia; 15 November 1963)
7610162+141 December 20211 – 4
(Libya; 11 May 2012)
7502132+1127 September 20225 – 0
(Egypt; 17 August 1997)
1711333613+2311 October 2021Egypt Egypt 10 – 2
(Egypt; 6 August 1953)
1100100+101 June 1924Egypt Egypt 10 – 0
(France; 1 June 1924)
101011028 June 19281-1
(Luxembourg; 28 June 1928)
420272+520 June 20036 – 0
(Egypt; 20 June 2003)1 PSO win for Egypt
11623187+1128 March 20234 – 0
(Malawi; 28 March 2023)
1042488017 January 20172 – 1
(Egypt; 9 April 1993)
220082+55 November 19935 – 2
(South Korea; 9 June 1991)
5410101+915 October 20243 – 0
(Egypt; 25 March 2007)
(United Arab Emirates; 15 April 2012)
5500182+162 October 20097 – 0
(Egypt; 8 June 2003)
301227−527 July 19992 – 2
([Mexico](1999-fifa-confederations-cup); 27 July 1999)
28411131631−1530 January 20221 – 0
([Egypt](1986-africa-cup-of-nations); 17 March 1986)
6510112+914 January 20242 – 0
(Egypt; 1 June 2012)
([Angola](2010-africa-cup-of-nations); 16 January 2010)
([Burkina Faso](1998-africa-cup-of-nations); 10 February 1998)
([Egypt](1986-africa-cup-of-nations); 13 March 1986)
6510236+175 January 20088 – 2
(Egypt; 13 July 2001)
312043+112 June 19901 – 2
(Netherlands; 14 June 1928)
431041+322 March 20240 – 1
(Mexico; 15 July 1999)
(Egypt; 22 March 2024)
6411142+1223 September 20226 – 0
(Alexandria; 8 September 2018)
227782730−317 January 2026Egypt **UAR** 6 – 3
(Nigeria; 24 November 1963)2 PSO wins for Nigeria
403125−318 November 19981 – 1
(Egypt; 18 November 1998)
(Egypt; 24 December 1948)
211021+115 August 20120 – 1
(Oman; 30 May 2009)
211040+45 December 19914 – 0
(Egypt; 3 December 1991)
5104411−74 June 19281 – 2
(Netherlands; 4 June 1928)
8422187+1118 December 20216 – 0
(Egypt; 19 March 2003)1 PSO win for Qatar
101000017 June 19900 – 0
([Italy](1990-fifa-world-cup); 17 June 1990)
612379−224 December 19913 – 1
(Egypt; 21 December 1991)
100113-219 June 20181 - 3
(Russia; 19 June 2018)
330091+85 September 20093 – 0
(Egypt; 5 July 2009)
8512279+1825 June 2018United Arab Republic **UAR** 13 – 0 Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia (1938-1973).svg
(Morocco; 3 September 1961)
110031+216 May 19901 – 3
(Scotland; 16 May 1990)
1672798+114 January 20262 – 0
(Egypt; 13 July 1997)2 PSO win for Senegal
421153+225 March 20250 – 2
(Sierra Leone; 19 November 2023)
430152+34 February 19941 – 0
(United Arab Emirates; 4 February 1994)
110042+224 November 19724 – 2
(Egypt; 24 November 1972 )
13517910-126 December 20250 – 2
([Burkina Faso](1998-african-cup-of-nations); 28 February 1998)
110030+36 July 20193 – 0
(Egypt; 18 June 2023)
100102−218 June 20232 – 0
(Spain; 3 June 2006)
1814224316+2719 January 20226 – 1
(Egypt; 5 June 2005)
3300161+1516 October 201810 – 0
(Egypt; 22 March 2013)
4202310−77 February 20072 – 0
(Egypt; 7 February 2007)
100113−214 December 19981 – 3
(Egypt; 14 December 1998)
7412186+1231 March 1995Egypt **Egypt** 8 – 0 Syria Syria
(Egypt; 12 October 1951)1 PSO win for Syria
1312104310+337 January 20246 – 0
(Egypt; 17 April 1986)
101011025 January 19981 – 1
(Thailand; 25 January 1998)
10811266+2017 November 20207 – 2
(Egypt; 18 December 1997)
110021+131 March 20042 – 1
(Egypt; 31 March 2004)
37138163842–412 September 20230 – 4
(Tunisia; 7 November 1989)
62041013–312 May 19491 – 7 Egypt Egypt
(France; 1 June 1924)
2117224113+2830 June 20196 – 0
(Egypt; 30 July 1995)
633063+46 December 2025UAE UAE 1 – 2
(UAE; 16 December 2002)
(Egypt; 6 January 2001)1 PSO win for Egypt
200203−315 June 20180 – 1
(Russia; 15 June 2018)
100102−214 November 20250 – 2
(Uzbekistan; 14 November 2025)
210134−121 June 20093 – 1
(South Korea; 8 June 1987)
110041+31 November 19634 – 1
(Indonesia; 1 November 1963)
9045518−1314 June 19970 – 0
(South Korea; 14 June 1997)
1811433016+1412 October 20230 – 4
([Burkina Faso](1998-african-cup-of-nations); 13 February 1998)
149412312+1122 December 20252 – 4
(Zimbabwe;9 June 2013)

Honours

Intercontinental

  • Afro-Asian Cup of Nations

Continental

  • CAF African Cup of Nations
  • African Games****1
    • [[File:Gold medal africa.svg|15px]] Gold medal (1): 1987
    • [[File:Bronze medal africa.svg|15px]] Bronze medal (1): 1973

Regional

  • Arab Cup****2
    • Champions (1): 19923
    • Third place (1): 1988
  • Arab Games
    • Gold medal (4): 1953, 1965, 19923, 2007
    • Silver medal (1): 1961
  • Palestine Cup of Nations
  • Mediterranean Games
    • Gold medal (1): 1955
    • Silver Medal (1): 1951
    • Bronze Medal (1): 1983
  • Mediterranean Cup
    • Third place (2): 1949, 1950–53

Friendly

  • Nile Basin Tournament (1): 2011
  • LG Cup (1): 2005
  • Friendship Tournament (1): 1994
  • Korea Cup (1): 1993

Awards

  • African National Team of the Year (3): 1998, 2008, 2017
  • Africa Cup of Nations Fair Play Award (1): 2017

Summary

CompetitionTotalTotal75315
CAF African Cup of Nations73313
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations0202

;Notes

  1. Competition organized by ANOCA, officially not recognized by FIFA.
  2. Official subregional competition organized and recognized by FIFA since 2021. Previous editions were organized by UAFA.
  3. The 1992 Arab Cup also counted as an edition of the Arab Games.

Notes

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