The Egyptian national team secured a convincing 3-0 away victory over Djibouti, reaching 23 points and qualifying for the 2026 World Cup just before the final round. Mohamed Salah scored a brace, and Adel opened the scoring in the 8th minute.
With this result, the "Pharaohs" qualified for the World Cup for the fourth time in their history: 1934, 1990, 2018, and now 2026. In the African qualifiers, Salah is currently the highest scorer - he has 9 goals and led his team in qualifying.
Thus, the number of national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup has reached 19. Egypt, meanwhile, welcomes the final round with enthusiasm - the goal is not only to secure a spot but also to finish the qualifying rounds in high spirits.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Africa, Round 9
Djibouti - Egypt 0:3
8 October, Djibouti
Goals: Adele (8), Salah (14, 84).
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