Overview
Egypt is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the North African (UNAF) zone. The men's national team, known as the Pharaohs, has played 768 recorded internationals since 1920, winning 382 of them (49.7%).
Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations 7 times (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010) and also reached the final in 1962, 2017 and 2021.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 4 times (1934, 1990, 2018 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Egypt 5th in Africa and 37th in the world.
With about 118.4 million people and its capital in Cairo, Egypt has produced 930 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Egyptian footballers
Mohamed SalahEgypt · Trabzonspor
Omar MarmoushEgypt · Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Mohamed ElnenyEgypt · b. 1992
Essam El-HadaryEgypt · b. 1973
TrézéguetEgypt · Trabzonspor
Ahmed ElmohamadyEgypt · b. 1987
Mohamed ZidanEgypt · b. 1981
Ahmed HegaziEgypt · b. 1991
Hossam HassanEgypt · b. 1966
MidoEgypt · b. 1983
R
Ramadan SobhiEgypt · b. 1997
Mohamed AboutrikaEgypt · b. 1978
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Mohamed Salah
- Hossam Hassan
- Mohamed Aboutrika
- Amr Zaki
- Ahmed Hassan
- Hassan El-Shazly
- Emad Moteab
- Trézéguet
Where Egyptian players play
18 active Egyptian players are currently at clubs outside Egypt. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Egypt
Main competitions: Egyptian Premier League, Egyptian Second Division League, Egyptian Third Division.
- Zamalek SCfounded 1911
- Al Ahly SCfounded 1907
- Ismaily SCfounded 1924
- Al Ittihad Alexandria Clubfounded 1914
- Al Masry SCfounded 1920
- ENPPI SCfounded 1985
- Smouha SCfounded 1949
- Al Mokawloon Al Arab SCfounded 1973
- Wadi Degla SCfounded 2002
- El-Entag El-Harbyfounded 2004
Where Egyptian footballers are born
7 Egypt internationals were born abroad, most often in United States (2), United Kingdom (1), Jordan (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Egypt. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Egypt national team?
Egypt are nicknamed the Pharaohs.
How many times have Egypt won AFCON?
Egypt have won the Africa Cup of Nations 7 times (1957, 1959, 1986, 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010).
Have Egypt played at the World Cup?
Yes, Egypt have played at 4 World Cups (1934, 1990, 2018 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Egypt?
In our match database, Mohamed Salah leads with 34 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Egyptian footballer?
By international recognition, Mohamed Salah is the best-known Egyptian footballer in our database, followed by Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Elneny.
What is the biggest stadium in Egypt?
Cairo International Stadium is the largest football stadium in Egypt in our records, with a capacity of 100,500.