CAF names Egypt among nominees for 2026 Best African Team award

The African Football Confederation has announced its preliminary list of ten nominees for Africa's Best National Team of 2026, with Egypt included.

• CAF named Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia as nominees.
• Egypt reached the AFCON 2025 semi-finals, losing 0-1 to Senegal, then fell to Nigeria on penalties in the bronze match.
• Egypt reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time, losing 2-3 to defending champions Argentina.
• Egypt played 16 matches in 2026, winning six, drawing six and losing four.