Egypt’s national football team earned a valuable point away from home after holding Burkina Faso to a goalless draw on Tuesday at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, in the eighth round of African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Pharaohs, who entered the match needing just two points from their remaining three games to seal qualification, endured a tense encounter against a determined Burkinabe side. Despite several chances from both teams, neither managed to break the deadlock.
With the result, Egypt maintains its lead at the top of Group A with 20 points, collected from six wins and two draws. The team remains five points clear of Burkina Faso, who sit in second place.
The draw means that Egypt is now just one point away from officially booking its place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Pharaohs will have the opportunity to secure qualification in their upcoming fixtures against Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau.
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