Special Appearance by Mohamed Salah’s Wife at the Celebration
The Cairo International Stadium witnessed a special moment after the Egypt vs. Guinea-Bissau match, as Magi, the wife of star player Mohamed Salah, appeared on the bench during the team’s celebration of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Her presence added a warm family touch to the Pharaohs’ historic celebration.
Egypt’s Starting Lineup Against Guinea-Bissau
Egypt began the match with the following lineup
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Sobhy
Defense: Mohamed Hany, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hamdy
Midfield: Mohanad Lasheen, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
Attack: Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Mohamed
Substitutes
On the bench were Mostafa Shobier, Abdelaziz Al-Balouty, Hossam Abdel-Meguid, Amr El-Gazzar, Khaled Sobhy, Ahmed Eid, Mahmoud Saber, Mostafa Fathy, and Osama Faisal.
Suspensions Impact the Squad
Maron Attia from Al Ahly and Hamdi Fathi from Al Wakrah missed the match due to suspension after receiving a second yellow card in a previous game. This forced the coaching staff to make adjustments to the starting lineup.
Injuries Sideline Key Players
Several key players were absent from the camp due to injuries that ruled them out of the match. Among the most notable absences were Omar Marmoush, Mohamed Abdel Moneim, Emam Ashour, Mohamed Shehata, and Nabil Emad Dunga.
Egypt Tops the Group and Secures World Cup Qualification
Egypt secured its place in the World Cup for the fourth time in its history after topping Group A with 23 points from 9 matches, ahead of the 10th and final round against Guinea-Bissau. The qualification came thanks to a strong and consistent campaign by the Pharaohs.
2026 World Cup Draw Date
FIFA has set December 5 as the date for the 2026 World Cup draw, which will be held with 48 teams for the first time in history. The ceremony will take place in Washington, USA. The Egyptian coaching staff and players are eagerly awaiting the draw to learn the details of their World Cup journey.
