⚽ Egypt Defeats Djibouti 3-0 to Qualify for 2026 World Cup

🔥 Match Summary

The Egypt national football team defeated Djibouti 3-0 in the 9th week of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Qualifiers, securing their fourth World Cup appearance in history. The match was played at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

• ⏱ 8th minute: Ibrahim Adel scored to give Egypt the lead.

• ⚡ 14th minute: Mohamed Salah scored the team’s second goal.

• 🥅 84th minute: Salah scored his second goal, taking the score to 3-0 and sealing the match.

With this victory, Egypt maintained their lead in Group A and, with Burkina Faso mathematically unable to catch up, secured their spot in the World Cup.

🌍 Egypt’s World Cup History

Egypt will experience its fourth World Cup appearance by participating in the 2026 World Cup. Previously appearing in 1934, 1990, and 2018, Egypt aims to deliver a strong performance once again.

🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah’s Performance

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah drew attention with his performance against Djibouti. Although Salah faced challenges in scoring at club level in the 2025-2026 season, he played effectively for the national team, greatly contributing to Egypt’s World Cup qualification.

📅 Next Match and Schedule

Egypt will face Guinea-Bissau on October 12, 2025, in their final group match. This match is important to consolidate their group leadership and to assess players’ form.

⚠️ Salah is expected to be rested for this match. Afterwards, Egypt will compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, aiming to achieve successful results under Salah’s leadership.

Egypt’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup is considered an important step for the development of African football. The team aims to achieve its first victories in this tournament and advance to the later stages.