Egypt — South Sudan
The qualifying draw put Egypt and South Sudan in Group B, so they play each other twice.
Egypt come in 145 places higher in the FIFA ranking (24 against 169).
Previous meetings
Egypt lead the head-to-head, 1 wins to 0 from 1 meetings, with 0 drawn.
| Meetings | 1 |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 1 |
| South Sudan | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Last meeting: June 18, 2023, Egypt 3–0 South Sudan (Friendlies).
Source: API-Football
Both legs
| Matchday | Home | Away | Match window | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Sudan | Egypt | September 21 – October 6, 2026 | to be confirmed |
| 6 | Egypt | South Sudan | March 22 – March 30, 2027 | to be confirmed |
Kick-off times are shown as to be confirmed because CAF has published windows, not individual dates.
Where these teams are shown
| Country | Where to watch | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | ERTU | Free to air Qualifiers coverage only |
| Egypt | beIN Sports | Subscription Held rights for the 2025 edition |
The rights column states which edition each broadcaster is confirmed for, not which one it is assumed to carry.
The group context
Both sides play six qualifiers in Group B. How many go through has not been announced.
Common questions
- When do Egypt and South Sudan play?
- Both legs fall inside the international windows shown above. CAF has not yet set the exact dates.
- How many times do these teams meet?
- Twice, with each side hosting once.