2026 World Cup: The best and worst draw for Egypt

The best and worst possible draws for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

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Next summer, Egypt will take part in the final stage of the World Cup for the fifth time in its history.

The Pharaohs will discover their group opponents on December 5, during the official draw ceremony that will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

Like Tunisia and Algeria, Egypt has been placed in Pot 3, alongside Norway, Panama, Scotland, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa.

The worst possible draw for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina – Croatia – Egypt – Italy (European playoff winner)

The best possible draw for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Canada, Australia – Egypt – Curaçao

Below is the full list of Egypt’s potential opponents in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Pot 1: Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, United States, Mexico, Canada.

Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia.

Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, European playoff 1, European playoff 2, European playoff 3, European playoff 4, Intercontinental playoff 1, Intercontinental playoff 2.