World Cup 2026: The Pharaohs make history with first-ever knockout stage qualification

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Egypt's national football team, known as the Pharaohs, has qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in history. They secured their progression by finishing as runners-up in Group G following a 1-1 draw against Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle.

The Pharaohs have rewritten the history books. Egypt have secured their place in the knockout stages of a World Cup for the very first time, booking a historic spot in the last 32 as Group G runners-up following a dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle. Going into their final group fixture, […] The post World Cup 2026: The Pharaohs make history with first-ever knockout stage qualification first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.