In a World Cup qualifiers in the early morning, Egypt defeated Ethiopia 2-0 at home with two penalty kicks scored by Salah and Marmush.

Currently, Egypt ranks first in Group A of the World Cup African Region Group Stage, leading the second in the group, Burkina Faso 5 points. The first in the group will directly win the 2026 World Cup main quota. The second in the 9 groups will be held in the play-offs, competing for a place to participate in the Intercontinental Play-offs.

Egypt has the last three rounds left in the group stage. They will play Burkina Faso directly away next week. If they win, they will lock in the first place in the group. Now they are only one step away from advancing to the 2026 World Cup.