Egypt at the 2026 World Cup - the Pharaohs' full schedule
The Pharaohs are back at the the 2026 World Cup led by the legendary Mohamed Salah and the team's big stars. Egypt go into the tournament with big ambitions of making history. Don't miss a match – subscribe to an IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat to follow the Pharaohs in high quality.
📋 Contents
- Egypt's qualification for the 2026 World Cup
- Egypt's World Cup history
- The Pharaohs' full schedule
- Egypt's stars at the tournament
- Head coach and coaching staff
- Egypt's expected line-up
- Predictions for Egypt
- TV channels for Egypt's matches
- How to watch Egypt's matches with less buffering
- The best subscriptions for the World Cup
- FAQ
🏆 Egypt's qualification for the 2026 World Cup
The Egyptian national team Egypt achieved their dream of returning to the World Cup after a long absence from football's biggest tournament. The Pharaohs qualified deservedly after an exciting African qualifying campaign, with strong performances under the head coach and the legendary Mohamed Salah.
This historic qualification means Egypt will take part in the biggest World Cup in history with 48 teams, playing at least 3 group matches. To follow all the Pharaohs' matches, get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat.
📜 Egypt's World Cup history
Egypt has a rich World Cup history – the first African and Arab team to play at the tournament:
- 1934 – Italy: the first Arab and African appearance in World Cup history
- 1990 – Italy: the Pharaohs return after 56 years
- 2018 – Russia: the third appearance, with star Mohamed Salah
- 2026 – USA, Canada and Mexico: the team's fourth appearance
- Best result: Group stage in every previous appearance
- Goal for 2026: reach the knockout stage for the first time
📅 The Pharaohs' full 2026 World Cup schedule
Egypt are in Group B with the United States, Switzerland and South Korea. The Pharaohs' schedule:
| Round | Date | Match | Stadium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 12 June 2026 | 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇪🇬 Egypt | SoFi – Los Angeles | 21:00 |
| Second | 17 June 2026 | 🇪🇬 Egypt vs 🇨🇭 Switzerland | MetLife – New York | 20:00 |
| Third | 22 June 2026 | 🇪🇬 Egypt vs 🇰🇷 South Korea | Mercedes-Benz – Atlanta | 22:00 |
⚠️ Note: this schedule is illustrative. Follow the 2026 World Cup page for official updates.
⭐ Egypt's stars at the 2026 World Cup
Egypt's squad includes some of the best players in the Arab world and Africa. The Pharaohs' key stars:
Mohamed Salah
Captain and legendary forward
Mohamed El-Shenawy
Al Ahly goalkeeper – the Pharaohs' number one
Omar Marmoush
A rising striker
Tarek Hamed
Midfield leader – the maestro
Mahmoud Trezeguet
Right winger – pace and skill
Ahmed Hegazi
Centre-back – the wall
👨🏫 Head coach and coaching staff
Egypt's current head coach is Hossam Hassan or his successor, a legend of Egyptian football. Under his leadership the team hopes to make history at the 2026 World Cup.
🎯 Tactical philosophy
An attacking style built on a high press and the pace of the wide players, with an organised, compact defence.
💪 Strengths
International stars, plenty of experience, great team spirit and a strong desire to represent the country with honour.
👥 The Pharaohs' expected line-up
The expected starting line-up for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup in a 4-3-3:
- Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy
- Right-back: Mohamed Hany
- Centre-backs: Ahmed Hegazi - Omar Kamal
- Left-back: Ahmed Fatouh
- Midfield: Tarek Hamed - Hamdi Fathi - Mohamed Elneny
- Right wing: Mahmoud Trezeguet
- Centre-forward: Omar Marmoush
- Left wing / captain: Mohamed Salah
🔮 Predictions for Egypt
Pundits expect Egypt to be one of the surprise teams of the tournament, especially with big stars and great team spirit:
🥇 Best case
reach the round of 16 and make history by reaching the quarter-finals.
🥈 Realistic case
qualify from the group in second place and compete in the later stages.
🥉 Modest case
go out in the group stage with an honourable performance and valuable experience for future generations.
📺 TV channels for Egypt's matches
with an IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat, you can follow the Pharaohs' matches on several channels:
- Channel ON Time Sports - special coverage of the Egyptian team
- Channels beIN Sports - official broadcaster with Arabic commentary
- Channels beIN Sports Premium - in up to 4K Ultra HD
- Channels SSC Saudi - full tournament coverage
- Channels Abu Dhabi Sports - professional commentary
- Read the complete sports channels guide
🎯 How to watch Egypt's matches with less buffering
There's nothing worse than missing a Mohamed Salah goal because of buffering! Follow these steps:
- 1️⃣ Get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat
- 2️⃣ Make sure you have 10 Mbps+ for standard quality
- 3️⃣ Use an Ethernet cable for maximum stability
- 4️⃣ Restart your router 30 minutes before kick-off
- 5️⃣ Open the channel 15 minutes before kick-off
- 6️⃣ Follow our guide to watching with less buffering
- 7️⃣ If you have any problem, see IPTV troubleshooting
💎 The best subscriptions to follow the Pharaohs
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A balanced subscription for full coverage of matches and tournaments.
View package →❓ FAQ
❓ When is Egypt's first match at the 2026 World Cup?
In this preview the Pharaohs' first match is against the United States on 12 June 2026 – check FIFA's official schedule.
❓ Which group are Egypt in?
In this preview Egypt are in Group B with the United States, Switzerland and South Korea.
❓ Who is Egypt's head coach?
Egypt's current head coach leads the Pharaohs with big ambitions of making history.
❓ How can I follow Egypt's matches with less buffering?
Get a strong IPTV subscription from ElbadrySat and follow our guide to watching with less buffering.
❓ Who is Egypt's star player at the tournament?
Mohamed Salah is the team's star and captain, and one of the best players in the world.
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