GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL for Egypt, extending their lead! Mohamed Salah finishes brilliantly with his left foot after a clever through ball, as Egypt dominates comfortably over Djibouti.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL for Egypt National Team! A brilliant team move builds up to a cross from Costa, and Adel, completely free, heads the ball into the net, giving the Pharaohs the lead.
The visitors started this match with intensity and high pace, while Djibouti waits in their goal. Both national teams are wearing their usual home kits at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, ready for an intense battle on the pitch.
The action kicks off at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. Despite a limited crowd in attendance, the national teams of Djibouti and Egypt are ready to deliver a thrilling match full of action, intensity, and goals.
Starting now, we begin uninterrupted coverage of every moment, with all the incidents, goals, key plays, and highlights from this match between Djibouti and Egypt for Matchday 9 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The Liverpool forward is constantly captured by the cameras and lenses present in the stadium. Today, he hopes to lead his national team and secure their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with determination.
The players of the Djibouti national team are already at the stadium facilities, performing their pre-match exercises. Many of these players hope to make a name for themselves against Egypt, one of the most historic and popular teams in Africa.
Without a doubt, the player to watch, idol, and legend of this team is Mohamed Salah. He is the key reference for this squad, which is aiming to secure its ticket to the World Cup today. A few days ago, he was warmly received at Cairo Airport.
Idrisss Houmed Bilha, the captain of his national team, will be the player to watch. At 29 years old, he aims to bring his leadership and experience to this modest African team. He is currently a free agent.
The Pharaohs will need to focus on securing three points against Djibouti. However, if they want to guarantee their World Cup qualification today, they will have to hope that Burkina Faso does not defeat Sierra Leone.
With no chance of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Djibouti expects to play without pressure and with nothing to lose against the Pharaohs. They will rely on concentration in their defensive zone, enduring the expected intensity that Egypt will surely bring to the pitch.
The superiority of the Pharaohs over their rival Djibouti is evident across all lines. In terms of tactics, individual quality, and overall management, the Egyptians are the favorites to take this match with a wide scoreline.
We are ready to bring you all the emotions and all the incidents of Djibouti vs Egypt, valid for Matchday 9 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This highly anticipated duel keeps fans of both nations full of hope. Larbi Zaouli Stadium will be the scene of a vibrant afternoon of football.
Through VAVEL, we’ll bring you all match events, pre-match analysis, lineups, and minute-by-minute updates. Coverage includes tactical analysis, stats, players to watch, and key moments that could decide the final result.
The match between Djibouti and Egypt for matchday 9 of the African qualifiers will be streamed on FIFA’s official platform. All match events, statistics goals, and updates can also be followed live on VAVEL.
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If Egypt defeats Djibouti, they will practically secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. This would allow them to maintain the top spot in Group A and strengthen their favoritism in the African qualifiers.
The outlook seems tough for Djibouti, who will face a physically and technically superior Egyptian team eager to assert dominance from the first whistle. Djibouti’s defense will face a major challenge.
Egypt leads Group A in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with 20 points and no defeats. Their recent matches include a 2-0 win over Ethiopia and a 0-0 draw with Burkina Faso. Clear favorites, they aim to secure direct qualification, with Mohamed Salah as the undisputed leader and key attacking figure.
Djibouti has faced tough results recently: a 6-1 loss to Ethiopia, 0-6 against Burkina Faso, and 2-0 to Guinea-Bissau. Despite the defeats, the team is aiming to become more competitive in international tournaments.
Djibouti’s football team is one of the weakest in Africa. With limited resources and experience, they are trying to establish themselves; their biggest milestone was qualifying for the CECAFA Cup for the first time in 2009, where they achieved their first historic draw against Eritrea.
This key match won’t be played in Djibouti because none of their stadiums meet the standards required by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for international games, which is why it was moved to a neutral site in Morocco.
Welcome to the live coverage of the Djibouti vs Egypt match, corresponding to matchday 9 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The game will take place at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium at 11:00 AM (ET). My name is Sebastián Ráquira, and I’ll be your host for this match. We’ll bring you pre-match analysis, live score updates, and news here on VAVEL.
