ESP 16%
FRA 12%
ARG 12%
BRA 11%
ENG 10%
Tournament outlook
As of July 20, 2026, Egypt have a 0.6% market-implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup (+16567), the 27th-best odds of any team, based on live model estimates.
With Salah and the in-form Marmoush, Egypt have a genuine attacking duo. Their fate hinges on how much support the supporting cast can offer.
Managed by Hossam Hassan, Egypt head into the 2026 World Cup in Group G, where they face Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. With a FIFA ranking of #29, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
Key players
Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a right winger or right midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team.
Omar Khaled Mohamed Abdelsalam Marmoush is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Manchester City and the Egypt national team.
Mohamed Naser Elsayed Elneny is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for UAE Pro League club Al Jazira and the Egypt national team.
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- World-class talisman in Salah
- Marmoush's versatility
- Belief
▼ Weaknesses
- Over-reliance on Salah
- Squad depth
How far can Egypt go?
Egypt will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
