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Egypt National Team

What is egypt national team?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Name Egypt national football team[1]
Governing body Egyptian Football Association (EFA)[1]
Nickname The Pharaohs[1]
Head coach Hossam Hassan[1]
Captain Mohamed Salah[1]

The Egypt national team is the men's national football team of Egypt, governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and nicknamed "the Pharaohs."

Context

The Egypt national team, known as the Pharaohs, is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) and represents Egypt in men's international football [1]. The team has won the African Cup of Nations a record seven times [2] and has made three World Cup appearances [2]. Egypt is considered Africa's oldest national football team [2]. The team's historical home ground is Cairo International Stadium [2]. Domestically, the top tier is the Egypt Premier League.

Documented claims

  • Egypt has won the African Cup of Nations seven times. [2]
  • Egypt has made three World Cup appearances. [2]
  • Egypt is described as Africa's oldest national football team. [2]
  • Egypt is the most decorated team on the continent with seven Africa Cup of Nations titles. [3]

Related

Brazil National Football Team – Records, Trophies and Current StatusA reader interested in national football teams may want to compare Egypt's team with Brazil's, which has a rich history and current status.Germany National Football Team Standings – Unbeaten Nations League Group ReviewGermany's national team standings offer a relevant comparison for readers following international football.

Questions and answers

How many times has Egypt won the African Cup of Nations?

Egypt has won the African Cup of Nations seven times [2].

Who is the captain of the Egypt national team?

The captain is Mohamed Salah [1].

What is Egypt's nickname?

Egypt's nickname is "the Pharaohs" [1].

Sources

  1. Sport in Egypt - Football, Olympics, Squash and More — topendsports.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Egypt national football team — en.namu.wiki (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Egypt - fixtures, team info and top players — fotmob.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports