Egypt is celebrating tonight. After seven long years, the Pharaohs have officially secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a stunning 3&ndash;0 victory over Djibouti on October 8, 2025.
The win came in style, showcasing the team&rsquo;s confidence and power. Ibrahim Adel opened the scoring with a brilliant header after a perfect cross from Ahmed Sayed &ldquo;Zizo.&rdquo; Moments later, Mohamed Salah doubled the lead with his trademark left-foot strike, set up beautifully by Mahmoud Hassan &ldquo;Tr&eacute;z&eacute;guet.&rdquo; Salah then sealed the night with a third goal, finishing calmly after an assist from Marawan Attia, sending Egyptian fans into celebration.
This victory carries extra emotion. In 2018, Mohamed Salah was the hero who ended Egypt&rsquo;s 28-year wait to reach the World Cup. Now, history repeats itself, this time under the leadership of Hossam Hassan, the same legend who helped Egypt qualify for the 1990 World Cup as a player and has now done it again as head coach.
Egypt remains at the top of Group A with 23 points, having achieved seven wins and two draws. One match remains against Guinea-Bissau, but for fans across the country, the celebration has already begun.
The Pharaohs are officially heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States &mdash; and for Egypt, this moment is not just about football. It&rsquo;s about pride, history, and a nation that never stops believing.
You can also read: <a href="https://nilefm.com/sports/article/12681/infographic-before-egypt-faces-burkina-faso-a-glance-at-the-pharaohs-world-cup-journey">Infographic | Before Egypt Faces Burkina Faso: A Glance at The Pharaohs&rsquo; World Cup Journey</a> &nbsp;
Photo Credit:&nbsp;Egypt National Team's official page&nbsp;

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