The Egypt national team and the Egyptian Football Association are continuing preparations for the Pharaohs' upcoming training camp, scheduled to take place from September 21 to October 6, 2026.
The camp is expected to include competitive matches, training sessions, and potentially a final friendly before the squad concludes its preparations.
Egypt to Face Angola and South Sudan
Egypt will face Angola and South Sudan on September 25 and 29 respectively in the opening two rounds of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The coaching staff is looking to make the most of the camp, particularly with the importance of starting the qualification campaign strongly.
Egypt Rejects Colombia Friendly in America
According to sources, Egypt's coaching staff rejected an offer to play Colombia in a friendly match in the United States during the upcoming camp.
The main concern was the long journey from Cairo to the United States after returning from South Sudan.
The coaching staff reportedly believes that combining long-distance travel with competitive fixtures could place excessive physical demands on the players and negatively affect their performance.
Coaching Staff Prefer Friendly in Cairo
Egypt's coaching staff favors playing the proposed friendly in Cairo after the team's return from South Sudan.
This approach would reduce travel demands and give the players more time to recover and prepare physically for the friendly match.
The Egyptian Football Association and the national team staff are expected to continue discussions over the opponent and location of the final friendly during the camp.
Egypt's Historic 2026 World Cup Campaign
Egypt previously enjoyed a historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 16 in an important achievement for the Pharaohs.
Egypt's World Cup journey ended in the Round of 16 against Argentina, who advanced to the final and eventually finished runners-up to Spain.
The Egyptian national team now aims to build on that international experience and prepare strongly for its upcoming competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
Egypt Camp Dates
Egypt's next training camp is scheduled for September 21 through October 6, 2026.
The camp will feature matches against Angola and South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while the team continues searching for a suitable friendly match to close the camp.
The coaching staff is prioritizing a balanced schedule that protects players from excessive travel and physical fatigue while maintaining the highest possible level of preparation.
