2026 World Cup: Egypt vs Algeria, an all-African clash in the round of 32?

22.06.26 FT World Cup

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It's one possibility among many. Egypt and Algeria could cross paths as early as the round of 32 at the World Cup.

The Pharaohs are currently leading Group G with 4 points after a 1-1 draw against Belgium and a 3-1 victory over New Zealand.

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Mohamed Salah and his teammates have a strong chance of topping their group if they defeat Iran on matchday three.

If that happens, Egypt will face one of the best third-placed teams from groups A, E, H, I, or J. Based on current data and various projections, it’s highly likely that the third place in Group J—possibly Algeria—will be their opponent.

It's worth noting that if Egypt finishes second in Group G, they’ll have to battle the runner-up from Group D, which is expected to be either Paraguay or Australia. Everything will hinge on the results of the third round of the group stage.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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