Egypt was held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Kuwait side in their opening match of the 2025 WAFF Arab Nations Cup on December 2nd. The Pharaohs were forced to come from behind to salvage a point in a match where they were widely expected to secure a victory. Kuwait took a surprise lead in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to stun the Egyptian team. Egypt piled on the pressure after going behind and eventually found an equalizer through a set-piece midway through the second half. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances in the final stages, Egypt could not find a winning goal, with the Kuwaiti goalkeeper making several crucial saves. The draw was a setback for Egypt's ambitions in the tournament, while it represented an excellent result for Kuwait. Post-match, the Egyptian manager expressed disappointment at his team's slow start, whereas the Kuwaiti coach was proud of his team's organization and fight. The Egyptian starting XI included several of their star names, but they lacked the clinical edge needed to turn their dominance into three points.