Egypt

Team Biography

The Egypt National Football Team, nicknamed the "Pharaohs", represents Egypt in international football and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association. Egypt is one of Africa's most successful football nations and has a rich football history.

Quick Facts
Nickname: The Pharaohs
Founded: 1921
Confederation: CAF (Africa)
Team Colors: Red, White, and Black
Home Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Major Achievements
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Champions: 7 times (Record Holder)
AFCON Runners-up: 2021
Qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1934, 1990, and 2018.
First African nation to participate in a FIFA World Cup (1934).
Famous Players
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Aboutrika
Essam El-Hadary
Ahmed Hassan
World Cup Highlight

Egypt returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2018 after a 28-year absence, led by superstar Mohamed Salah.

FIFA World Cup 2026

The Pharaohs are among Africa's strongest teams and are aiming to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mohamed Salah continuing to inspire the nation.

Interesting Fact

Egypt holds the record for the most Africa Cup of Nations titles (7), making it the most successful national team in African football history.

Tagline: 🇪🇬 "The Pharaohs – Kings of African Football." ⚽