Egypt Qualifies For 2026 World Cup With Convincing Win Over Djibouti
Egypt booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday, putting them out of reach at the top of Group A. The North African side took control early, with Ibrahim Adel opening the scoring in the eighth minute. Egypt doubled their lead shortly after, and a late goal in the 84th minute sealed the win, giving them an unassailable five-point lead over Burkina Faso. The win caps a successful qualifying campaign that has seen Egypt consistently dominate opponents. Despite their record seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, the Pharaohs have historically struggled at the World Cup, qualifying only in 1934, 1990, 2018, and now 2026. The result sets up a strong foundation for Egypt as they prepare for their next challenge on football’s biggest stage, hoping to improve on past World Cup performances and make a significant impact in the tournament. Elsewhere in African qualifying, Ghana strengthened their position in Group I with a 5-0 win over the Central African Republic, while Cape Verde kept their dream alive with a dramatic 3-3 draw against Libya, leading Group D ahead of Cameroon. With Egypt now confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, attention will shift to the remaining spots as other African nations battle it out for a place in the intercontinental play-offs next year.
