Egypt's 2026 World Cup Campaign: Mohamed Salah Leads the Pharaohs to North America
- Mayur Gangasagar
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Egypt are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since Russia 2018 — and they return with the most famous footballer in their history leading the charge. Mohamed Salah, who scored nine goals across Egypt's marathon qualifying campaign, arrives in North America determined to give his nation a World Cup run worthy of his extraordinary talent.
Salah's Qualification Journey
Egypt secured their 2026 World Cup place with a 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca — a match in which Salah scored twice. His nine goals across the qualifying campaign made him the driving force behind Egypt's successful bid to return to the global stage. The Pharaohs had missed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, making their return to the tournament in 2026 a particularly significant moment for Egyptian football.
Group G: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand
Egypt are in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand — a group that is genuinely winnable for a side of their quality. Belgium, led by Thibaut Courtois and Kevin De Bruyne, are the obvious group favourite. But Egypt's matches against Iran and New Zealand represent clear opportunities to secure qualification for the Round of 32, where anything is possible with Salah at his best.
Based in Spokane, Washington
Egypt will be based in Spokane, Washington — one of the more unusual camp locations among the 48 competing nations, given Spokane's distance from the major East Coast and Sunbelt host cities. Their group matches are primarily in the Western and Central regions of the tournament, making the Pacific Northwest a logical logistical base.
Salah's World Cup Legacy
At 34, this is almost certainly Salah's last World Cup. The Liverpool legend has won Premier League titles, Champions League medals, and every individual honour the game can offer — but a deep World Cup run with Egypt has always been the missing chapter. In Group G, with favourable opponents alongside Belgium, Salah has his best-ever opportunity to write it. The Pharaohs are ready. Their king is ready.
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