Egypt became the second team from Africa to book their place in Russia, topping Group E with a game to spare, to make their first appearance at the tournament for 28 years.

FIFA Ranking: 31

Continent: Africa

World Cup History:

Qualifying campaigns: 13

First stage appearances: 2

Semi-finals appearances: 0

Finals: 0

Titles: 0

First World Cup: 1934

Last World Cup: 1990

Best outing: First round

Key Player: MOHAMED SALAH

Salah Salah will hope to replicate the form that saw him win the golden boot in the just concluded Premier League season when the world cup finals begin.

MATCHES

June 15: EGYPT vs URUGUAY

June 19: RUSSIA vs EGYPT

June 25: SAUDI ARABIA vs EGYPT

NEXT PROFILE (Tomorrow): URUGUAY