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World Cup 2026: Burkina Faso vs Egypt, a breathtaking showdown

This Tuesday, Burkina Faso hosts Egypt for a crucial Group A clash in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Stallions, sitting second in the group, must win to reignite their campaign.

Burkina Faso: rekindling the flame of hope

With 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, the Burkinabè have put together a solid run, but it hasn’t been enough to trouble Egypt. The “Men of Integrity” are coming off an emphatic 6-0 victory over Djibouti, a performance that has filled them with confidence. On home soil, the mission is clear: topple the Egyptian giant and cut the gap to just two points, keeping the suspense alive until the end.

Egypt: discipline and efficiency

The Pharaohs are dominating this group by a wide margin. Unbeaten in seven matches (6 wins, 1 draw), they have conceded just two goals since the start of the qualifiers. Last Friday, they cruised to a 2-0 win over Ethiopia. With Mohamed Salah as their talisman and a rock-solid defense, the Egyptian side needs only a single point to virtually guarantee their ticket to the World Cup.

Stakes: pressure on the Stallions

This showdown promises to be electric. A win for Burkina Faso would completely reopen the group, but a draw would be enough for Egypt to maintain their comfortable lead. The Pharaohs know their fate is in their own hands. As for the Stallions, they have no choice but to give it everything they've got.

Egypt’s experience and solidity tip the balance in their favor. But Burkina Faso, driven on by their home crowd, could make life very difficult for the visitors.