Egypt continued its distinguished performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, after achieving a deserved victory over the Ethiopia team with a score of 2-0, in the match they gathered on Friday evening at the Cairo International Stadium, in the seventh round of the first group competition of the African qualifiers.
How came from the Egyptian team’s victory over Ethiopia at Cairo Stadium?
The “Pharaohs” resolved the confrontation with a clean double, which came by two penalty kicks scored by Mohamed Salah in the 41st minute, and Omar Marmoush in the third minute of stoppage time in the first half. The two goals carried the signing of two stars of the most prominent names in the squad, and showed the high focus of the players in moments of decisiveness.
What is Egypt’s position in the group schedule after winning?
Thanks to this victory, the Egyptian team raised its score to 19 points, to governing the top of the first group, and broaden the difference to 5 points from its pursuit of Burkina Faso (14 points), before their expected confrontation on Tuesday.
Does Egypt excel digitally according to statistics?
According to Flashscore, statistics showed a sweeping superiority for Egypt at all levels:
Observer:
Egypt 63% – Ethiopia 37%
Showers:
Egypt 17 shots (10 on goal)
Ethiopia 6 shots (2 on goal)
Staff:
Egypt 7 corners
Ethiopia: 2 corner
Guards ’confrontations:
Abu Bakr Nuri (Ethiopia): 8 tubes
Mohamed El -Shennawi (Egypt): 2 Confused
What did Ethiopia coach say after the loss?
In press statements after the meeting, the Ethiopia coach said that the Egyptian national team started the match with great pressure from the beginning, stressing that his team was a little better in the second half, but he failed to penetrate the steel Egyptian defense.
Does Egypt succeed in resolving qualification against Burkina Faso?
Egypt will be on a date with a historic opportunity to resolve the qualification to the World Cup 2026 formally, when it is a guest on Burkina Faso, at a fiery summit held next Tuesday in the eighth round of the qualifiers, and that is required to win.
