Egypt World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

Egypt World Cup 2026 betting odds

Egypt are 300/1 rank outsiders to win the World Cup, as our World Cup winner odds guide shows. But Hossam Hassan’s side gave themselves a platform with a battling 1-1 draw against Belgium on Matchday 1, Emam Ashour’s opener earning a point against the group favourites and leaving all four teams level.

Egypt to win the World Cup 2026 outright

At 300/1 a tournament win is fantasy — for Egypt, a first knockout appearance since the format expanded would represent a hugely successful campaign with Mohamed Salah leading the line.

Egypt to win Group G odds

Egypt are 9/2 second-favourites to win Group G behind Belgium, and the point against the favourites means they are right in the mix with all four teams level after Matchday 1.

Egypt to qualify from Group G odds

The draw with Belgium transformed Egypt’s outlook — with the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing, bookmakers now make them around even money to reach the Round of 32, with games against New Zealand and Iran to come.

Egypt stage of elimination odds

The market still leans towards a group-stage exit, but the Belgium point has put a knockout place within reach — which would match Egypt’s best modern World Cup showing.

Egypt top scorer odds

Captain and talisman Mohamed Salah leads Egypt’s hopes in the Golden Boot market at around 239/1, with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush the other genuine goal threat at a longer price.

Odds correct as of 16 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

Egypt are in Group G at the World Cup with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand. Hossam Hassan’s side opened with a 1-1 draw against Belgium and sit level with the rest of the group on a point. With the top two and the eight best third-placed sides advancing under the 48-team format, the Pharaohs have a real chance of a first knockout appearance in the modern era.

Group G standings

Standings as of 16 June 2026 — all four level on a point after Matchday 1 (Belgium 1-1 Egypt, Iran 2-2 New Zealand). Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides reach the Round of 32.

Egypt World Cup 2026 squad

Hossam Hassan’s squad is built around captain and talisman Mohamed Salah, with Omar Marmoush providing a second elite attacking option and Emam Ashour the creative force in midfield.

Team news: Mostafa Shoubir started in goal ahead of veteran Mohamed El Shenawy, and Ashour caught the eye with the opener against Belgium. The numbers below are the confirmed FIFA squad list.

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Forwards

How Egypt will play

Hossam Hassan sets Egypt up in a disciplined 4-2-3-1, defending in compact lines and looking to spring Salah and Marmoush in transition. Against Belgium it worked a treat — Egypt took the lead through Ashour and defended resolutely for a deserved point against the group favourites.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Predicted starting XI — 4-2-3-1, based on the side that drew with Belgium. Captain: Mohamed Salah.

Manager: Hossam Hassan

An Egyptian icon as a player, Hossam Hassan has built a well-drilled, defensively organised side that maximises its star quality up front. Getting a point off Belgium with a disciplined display was a statement of intent.

Captain: Mohamed Salah

The Liverpool great and Egypt’s all-time talisman captains the side and carries its attacking hopes. At what is likely his final World Cup, Salah is the player Egypt look to for the moment of magic that turns a draw into a win.

Egypt players to watch at World Cup 2026

Mohamed Salah — Forward

Captain, talisman and one of the finest players in Egyptian history. Everything good runs through him, and he leads Egypt’s Golden Boot betting.

Omar Marmoush — Forward

The Eintracht Frankfurt forward gives Egypt a genuine second attacking threat, with the pace and finishing to punish teams in transition.

Emam Ashour — Midfielder

The creative midfielder opened the scoring against Belgium and is the man tasked with linking Egypt’s compact midfield to Salah and Marmoush.

How Egypt qualified for World Cup 2026

Egypt came through CAF qualifying to reach a fourth World Cup, Salah driving the campaign as the Pharaohs returned to the global stage.

Egypt’s World Cup history

Egypt were the first African nation to appear at a World Cup, back in 1934, and have featured at the 1990 and 2018 finals since. They have never progressed beyond the group stage, making a knockout place in 2026 the clear target.

Head-to-head record

Egypt vs Belgium

The 1-1 draw in Seattle was the first competitive meeting between the sides — Ashour put Egypt ahead before a Mohamed Hany own goal levelled it, a fine point against the group favourites.

Egypt vs New Zealand

Egypt face New Zealand in Vancouver in a game they will fancy to win and take a big step towards the knockouts.

Egypt vs Iran

Egypt close the group against Iran in Seattle, a fixture that could decide who advances behind Belgium.

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