World Cup 2026 qualifiers - Egypt vs Ethiopia: date, kick-off time, broadcast channels and head-to-head history | OneFootball

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Egypt faces Ethiopia

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Egyptian supporters are eagerly awaiting their national team’s clash against Ethiopia, counting towards the seventh round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Pharaohs are aiming to strengthen their grip at the top of Group A and move closer to qualification, having amassed 16 points from six matches without a single defeat.Burkina Faso sits in second place with 11 points, while Sierra Leone is third on 8 points. Ethiopia shares fourth place with Guinea-Bissau, both on 6 points, and Djibouti rounds out the group with just one point.

Date of the Egypt vs Ethiopia match

The showdown will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Cairo Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT.

Broadcast channels for Egypt – Ethiopia

The match will be broadcast on On Sport, the exclusive broadcaster of Egypt's fixtures in these African qualifiers.

Head-to-head history

Egypt has traditionally dominated Ethiopia in their encounters: out of 19 meetings, the Pharaohs have secured 13 wins, 3 matches have ended in a draw, and Ethiopia has triumphed 3 times.Notable results include: