World Cup 2026: Egypt’s qualification scenarios for the round of 32

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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Egypt faces Iran this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 3 a.m. GMT in the third matchday of the World Cup. Discover the various qualification scenarios for the Pharaohs to clinch a spot in the round of 32.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates top Group G with 4 points, ahead of Iran and Belgium (2 points each), and New Zealand (1 point). They held the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw before defeating the Oceanians 3-1.

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Egypt qualifies as group winner if:

- They beat Iran.

- They draw with Iran and Belgium either draws or loses.

- They draw with Iran and Belgium wins by only a one-goal margin.

Egypt qualifies as group runner-up if:

- They draw with Iran and Belgium wins by a goal difference of at least two goals.

- They lose to Iran and Belgium either draws or loses.

Egypt qualifies as one of the best third-placed teams if:

- They lose to Iran and Belgium wins.

The odds of seeing the Egyptians in the second round are very high, but the quality of their next opponent will depend on their final ranking in Group H.

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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