In a thrilling match at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt’s national team emerged victorious over Burkina Faso with a score of 2-1 in the third round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. Mahmoud Trezeguet, Egypt’s formidable forward, scored twice in the early minutes of the game, cementing his team’s lead. Burkina Faso’s Lassana Traore managed to score in the 56th minute, narrowing the gap, but Egypt held on to their advantage.The Pharaohs, under the guidance of coach Hassan Hassan, now lead their qualifying group with 9 points, a comfortable lead ahead of Guinea-Bissau, who sits in second place with 5 points. This match was not only a testament to Egypt’s offensive prowess but also marked a significant milestone as Egypt’s 60th win in their World Cup qualifying history. The team’s next challenge is a face-off against Guinea-Bissau in the fourth round, scheduled for June 11, where they aim to maintain their top position.The Egyptian team’s performance has been consistently strong, with contributions from star players like Mohamed Salah and the disciplined strategy implemented by Hassan Hassan. The victory is a morale booster for the team and the nation as they continue their journey towards the 2026 World Cup.
Key points
- Egypt’s national team won against Burkina Faso 2-1 in the World Cup qualifiers, with Mahmoud Trezeguet scoring both goals for Egypt.
- The victory places Egypt at the top of their group with 9 points, ahead of their next match against Guinea-Bissau.
- The Egyptian team has achieved their 60th win in World Cup qualifying history.
