Potential Historic Matchup

The Saudi Arabia national football team may face Egypt in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a potentially historic matchup between the two teams in the tournament. This matchup depends on the scenarios of the third and final round of the group stage.

Path of Egypt and Saudi Arabia

The Egyptian national team currently tops Group 7 with 4 points, after presenting impressive levels in the first two rounds of the World Cup. The Pharaohs need to win against the Iranian national team in the third and final round, to ensure official qualification in the top spot without entering into any other numerical calculations with the rest of the group's competitors.

When Will Egypt Meet Saudi Arabia in the Round of 32

If the Pharaohs succeed in securing the top spot in Group 7, and the Green Falcons manage to snatch a qualifying card as one of the best third-placed teams from Group 8, the two teams will meet officially in a fiery elimination match in the round of 32. | Team | Points | Position | | --- | --- | --- | | Egypt | 4 | 1 | | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 4 |