Egyptian fans eagerly await the upcoming match between the Egypt national football team and Ethiopia, scheduled for next Friday evening as part of the seventh round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The match will be held on Friday, September 5, at Cairo International Stadium, starting at 10:00 PM Egypt and Saudi time, and 11:00 PM UAE time.

The game will be broadcast live on SSC Sports Network, On Sport channel on terrestrial frequency, and a free channel via Nilesat on On Sport 1, allowing fans to watch without any paid subscription.

Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, announced a 24-player squad preparing for the September matches, including Mohamed Salah, who received an honorary guard of honor at the camp in recognition of his recent achievements in the English Premier League.

Egypt enters the match leading Group A with 16 points, five points ahead of Burkina Faso, giving the Pharaohs a golden opportunity to strengthen their chances of direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup.