Egypt Qualifies for 2026 World Cup with Thrilling 3-0 Win Over Djibouti
Egypt’s national football team has secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a convincing 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca. Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star and Egypt captain, played a crucial role in the win, scoring two goals and cementing his reputation as one of Africa’s greatest footballers.
Salah’s double, his ninth and tenth goals in the qualifying campaign, has helped Egypt take a commanding lead in Group A. The 33-year-old’s performance on the field was a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport.
In other matches, Ghana thrashed the Central African Republic 5-0, putting them on the cusp of qualifying for the World Cup. Cape Verde, meanwhile, drew 3-3 with Libya, keeping their hopes of a first World Cup appearance alive. The Blue Sharks are just one win away from making history .
Egypt’s victory marks their fourth World Cup qualification in 15 attempts.
Ghana’s 5-0 win over the Central African Republic puts them in a strong position to qualify for the World Cup.
Cape Verde is on the verge of making their first World Cup appearance, with a possible win over Eswatini securing their spot .