International Football · Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Infantino hails Egypt's historic qualification for 2026
The FIFA president sends a congratulatory message to the Egyptian national team ahead of the March 2027 elections.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, sent a special message to the Egyptian national team to celebrate their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. This participation holds historic significance for African football. The gesture comes several months before the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027. Egypt is among the teams confirmed for the North American tournament.