Egyptian players rank among top in FIFA World Cup standings

French sports daily L’Équipe highlighted an Egyptian national‑team player as one of its eleven breakthrough talents from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, noting the player's impact on the tournament and the growing influence of North African football.

FIFA’s official post‑tournament rankings placed Egypt’s midfielder Emam Ashour at 31st worldwide, the highest‑ranked Egyptian. Mostafa Abdel‑Raouf “Zico” rose to 38th, Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” to 46th, and captain Mohamed Salah to 55th. The rankings reflect the strong collective performance of the Egyptian side during the World Cup and have boosted the international profile of its key players.