Egypt held by Burkina Faso, qualification for the Cup postponed | OneFootball

In the African Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Egypt faced Burkina Faso this Tuesday in Ouagadougou. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, a result that postponed Egypt's qualification for the World Cup.

Group Standings

Thus, the Egyptian team remains at the top of Group A, with 20 points in eight games, having six wins and two draws. Meanwhile, Burkina Faso holds the second position, with 15 points, achieved through four victories, three draws, and one loss.

How the Game Went

In the first few minutes, forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City had to be substituted shortly after suffering a hard tackle from an opponent. The severity of the injury, which initially seems to be on the knee, has not yet been confirmed.

Egypt managed to score with Salah, but the play was ruled offside. Despite good opportunities created by both sides, the score remained goalless.

The Egyptian team returns to the field for the Qualifiers on October 6, at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), when they will travel to face Djibouti. On the same day and time, Sierra Leone will host the Burkina Faso team.

Home Stumble

South Africa also did not celebrate an early spot in the World Cup. At home, the South Africans drew 1-1 with Nigeria.

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