Egypt
Mo Salah's nation, a population powerhouse.
Egypt, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- First African Nation at a World Cup. Egypt was the first African nation to ever play at a World Cup — way back in 1934.
- Squad Worth $173M. Egypt's 2026 squad is valued at $173M — #31 of 48 nations, about 11% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- 7-Time AFCON Champions. Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record 7 times — more than any other nation.
- Mohamed Salah. Their crown jewel is valued at $32M — about 19% of the entire Egypt squad.
- Football Older Than the Pyramids? Almost.. Egypt's national football association was founded in 1921 — among the oldest outside Europe.
- Cairo Derby = Football's Biggest. The Cairo Derby (Al Ahly vs Zamalek) is regularly called the biggest, loudest derby on Earth.
- FIFA World #36. Egypt enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #36 in the world by FIFA, coached by H. Hassan.
- Salah: PL Golden Boot 3x. Mohamed Salah has won 3 Premier League Golden Boots — the most by any African player ever.
- $2K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Egypt is $2K — ranked #40 of 48 WC nations.
- $395.5B Economy. Egypt's total economy is worth $395.5B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
🇪🇬 Egypt — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
Egypt's World Cup squad
Mohamed Salah
Two-time PL Golden Boot. Champions League winner. Egypt's all-time top scorer.
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Meet the nation
Egypt is Africa's third-largest economy and a football giant. Currency volatility shapes household behaviour — gold, USD and crypto are popular hedges.
Egypt has won the Africa Cup of Nations a record 7 times.
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Egypt FAQ
What is Egypt's financial personality?
Egypt is "The Pharaoh of Football". Egypt is Africa's third-largest economy and a football giant. Currency volatility shapes household behaviour — gold, USD and crypto are popular hedges.
How wealthy is Egypt?
Egypt has a GDP per capita of $4K, a total economy of $395.5B, and median household wealth of $2K. It ranks #40 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Egypt's savings rate?
Households in Egypt save about 8% of disposable income, and 2% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #36 by FIFA, coached by H. Hassan, with Mohamed Salah as their star player (market value $32M). Their full squad is valued at $173M.
Which group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt is drawn in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Egypt's biggest football achievements?
Egypt's honours include: AFCON × 7, WC: 3 appearances.
