Egypt Draws Burkina Faso, Nears 2026 World Cup Qualification

Egypt's national football team remains on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. Despite an early injury to Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush and a disallowed goal by Osama Faisal assisted by Mohamed Salah, Egypt continues to lead Group A with 21 points, maintaining a five-point advantage over Burkina Faso with two matches remaining. Both teams displayed strong defensive performances in a tightly contested match, but Egypt's solid consistency in qualifiers, including an unbeaten streak and only one loss in their last 18 qualifying matches, positions them well for direct World Cup qualification. Burkina Faso, aiming for their first-ever World Cup appearance, remains competitive with a strong home record and recent big wins keeping their hopes alive. Egypt last qualified in 2018, failing to advance beyond the group stage, while Morocco and Tunisia have already secured their spots for 2026. The match took place at the Stade du 4 Août, a historic venue in Burkina Faso with a capacity of 38,000, known for hosting major African football events.