Egypt began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with a commanding 3-0 away victory over Djibouti on October 9, 2025. The Pharaohs secured a professional and expected three points against one of Africa's lower-ranked sides, demonstrating their quality and intent in the group stage. Egypt controlled possession from the outset and broke the deadlock midway through the first half with a clinical finish. They doubled their lead before halftime, effectively ending the contest, and added a third in the second period to put a gloss on the scoreline. The focus point was Egypt's disciplined performance, avoiding any complacency and efficiently dispatching their opponents. Star attackers like Mohamed Salah were instrumental in creating chances and maintaining pressure. The result immediately put Egypt top of their qualifying group, applying pressure to their rivals, while Djibouti faced a tough start in their long-shot bid for World Cup qualification. The Egyptian manager would have praised the team's focus, while Djibouti's coach highlighted the learning experience against a continental giant. Egypt's lineup featured their full-strength European-based stars, who proved too much for the determined but outclassed Djiboutian side.