The Egyptian national team delivered a historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, powered by a golden generation led by Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah. During the tournament, Salah cemented his legacy by becoming the Pharaohs’ all-time top World Cup scorer with 3 goals, breaking Abdelrahman Fawzi’s long-standing record from the 1930s.
Egypt captivated fans worldwide with an entertaining, attacking brand of football. While individual talents like goalkeeper Mostafa Shobier and center-back Rami Rabia turned heads, right-back Mohamed Hany silenced his critics. Meanwhile, dazzling performances from Emam Ashour and newcomer Jaheem Hasan (Haitham Hassan) have made them prime targets for several top European clubs.
Using the popular Fanzword app, football fans rated player performances after every match. Following massive engagement across Egypt’s five World Cup fixtures, here are the top 5 highest-rated Egyptian players of the 2026 World Cup based on cumulative fan ratings:
5. Mostafa Shobier (Rating: 7.5)
Mostafa Shobier earned a stellar 7.5 overall rating across five matches. Remarkably, the Al Ahly goalkeeper defied football norms by receiving a perfect 5/5 rating in the round-of-16 clash against Argentina, despite conceding three goals. Shobier joined an elite World Cup club as one of only four goalkeepers in history to save two penalties in a single tournament, showcasing world-class reflexes against Argentina, New Zealand, and Belgium.
4. Mostafa Ziko (Rating: 7.6)
Ziko was undoubtedly manager Hossam Hassan’s biggest wild card. Having scored crucial pre-tournament goals against Russia and Brazil, the 29-year-old truly exploded on the world stage against New Zealand, netting a goal and providing an assist. He followed that up with an extraordinary performance against Argentina, scoring twice (one of which was controversially disallowed). Ziko proved his elite status as a tireless warrior capable of playing as a winger or forward while executing defensive duties flawlessly.
3. Mohamed Hany (Rating: 8.0)
Before kickoff, critics doubted Hany’s ability to contain Jeremy Doku in the Belgium fixture. However, the right-back’s sublime performance forced the Belgian manager to switch the Manchester City winger to the opposite flank. Despite scoring two unfortunate own goals during the tournament, Hany’s overall display was magnificent. Were it not for being 30 years old, he would be swamped with European offers. Hany’s 8.0 rating vindicates Hossam Hassan’s unwavering trust in him.
2. Mohamed Salah (Rating: 8.4)
It was a truly heroic campaign from the “Egyptian King.” Named Man of the Match against New Zealand, Salah thrived in a complex, fluid role shifting between playmaker, winger, and striker. The 34-year-old captain fought through pain, playing against Australia and Argentina despite carrying an injury. His ice-cold Panenka penalty against Mathew Ryan gave the Pharaohs immense confidence, and he concluded his tournament with a sensational 8.4 overall rating.
1. Emam Ashour (Rating: 8.6)
Fanzword users voted Emam Ashour as Egypt’s Best Player at the 2026 World Cup with a phenomenal 8.6 rating. The Al Ahly midfield maestro was nothing short of spectacular. He opened his account just 8 minutes into the tournament with a rocket past Thibaut Courtois against Belgium, followed by a brilliant header against Australia. As the team’s midfield engine, his ability to transition play under intense pressure was unmatched. Following his masterclass, Premier League clubs like West Ham and Brighton, alongside Celtic, have inquired about his availability.
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