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Egypt Seeks to Extend Unbeaten Streak in World Cup Qualifiers
4 Sep
Summary
- Egypt leads Group A with 16 points, undefeated in 6 matches
- Ethiopia shares 4th place with Guinea-Bissau, both on 6 points
- Egypt has dominated Ethiopia in their 19 previous meetings

As the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup reach the seventh round, the Egyptian national team, known as the Pharaohs, is eagerly anticipating their clash against Ethiopia on Friday, September 5, 2025. The match, set to take place at Cairo Stadium, will be a crucial test for Egypt as they aim to strengthen their grip at the top of Group A.
Egypt has amassed an impressive 16 points from their six matches so far, remaining undefeated throughout the qualifiers. This strong performance has put them in a commanding position, with Burkina Faso sitting in second place with 11 points and Sierra Leone in third with 8 points. Ethiopia, along with Guinea-Bissau, currently shares fourth place with 6 points each, while Djibouti rounds out the group with just a single point.
The Pharaohs have traditionally dominated their encounters with Ethiopia, securing 13 wins out of their 19 previous meetings. With only 3 losses and 3 draws, Egypt will be confident in their ability to extend their unbeaten run and move closer to securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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The match will be broadcast exclusively on On Sport, the official broadcaster of Egypt's fixtures in these African qualifiers. Fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the showdown, hoping to see their national team take another step towards their ultimate goal of World Cup qualification.