Egypt will be appearing at their fourth FIFA World Cup a surprisingly low number given their status as an African football powerhouse, and the first nation from the continent to appear at the tournament, way back in 1934. The Pharaohs will chase their first-ever World Cup win in Group G matches against Belgium, New Zealand and Iran.
Coached by the legendary Hossam Hassan, Egypt secured their berth by finishing top of Group A in the African qualifiers, going unbeaten in 10 matches against Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Djibouti.
Captained by Mohamed Salah, who has just come off a poor final season with Liverpool, the Pharaohs key players include veteran goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, defenders Ramy Rabia and Mohamed Abdelmonem, midfield pivot Hamdy Fathy, maverick playmaker Emam Ashour, and forwards Omar Marmoush, Zizo and Trezeguet.
