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Egypt surges to highest FIFA ranking since 2017 after historic World Cup win
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Egypt surges to highest FIFA ranking since 2017 after historic World Cup win

The Egyptian national football team has seen its highest FIFA ranking since 2017 after securing a historic victory over Australia, which helped them qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The team jumped five positions to rank 24th globally, surpassing their previous high of 19th from 2017. This achievement comes after Egypt's peak ranking of ninth in 2010, during a successful period marked by three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations victories.

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Egypt surges to highest FIFA ranking since 2017 after historic World Cup win

The Egyptian national football team has seen its highest FIFA ranking since 2017 after securing a historic victory over Australia, which helped them qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The team jumped five positions to rank 24th globally, surpassing their previous high of 19th from 2017. This achievement comes after Egypt's peak ranking of ninth in 2010, during a successful period marked by three consecutive Africa Cup of Nations victories.

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