Egypt's national beach soccer team have officially secured their place in the semifinals of the 2026 Arab Beach Soccer Cup, taking another important step toward defending the title they won in the previous edition.

The Pharaohs qualified before playing their final group-stage match against Mauritania, benefiting from Saudi Arabia's defeat to Iraq in the final round of group matches.

That result guaranteed Egypt a top-two finish in Group A.

Egypt currently have six points from two consecutive victories, showing their determination to compete for another Arab title after an impressive start to the tournament in Port Said.

Two Wins Secure Egypt's Semifinal Spot

Egypt began their Arab Beach Soccer Cup campaign with a convincing 5-2 victory over Saudi Arabia before recording another 5-2 win against Iraq in their second match.

The Pharaohs scored 10 goals across the two games while conceding four, showing strong attacking form and their ambition to continue their success in the competition.

Egypt did not need to wait until their final group match to secure qualification.

Saudi Arabia's defeat to Iraq ensured that the defending champions would finish among the top two teams in Group A, which also includes Mauritania.

Qualifying early gives Egypt's coaching staff an opportunity to prepare for the semifinals while continuing to compete for first place in the group.

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Finishing at the top could also be important in determining Egypt's opponent in the next round.

Egypt entered the tournament with high expectations after winning the previous edition, held in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

The team now hope to repeat that achievement on home soil in Port Said.

Mauritania Clash to Decide Group Leadership

Although Egypt have already secured their semifinal place, they still have an important match ahead against Mauritania on Saturday, November 7, in their final group-stage fixture.

The match remains significant because Egypt aim to finish first in Group A and maintain their winning run before entering the knockout rounds, where every result will be decisive.

Port Said is hosting the fifth edition of the Arab Beach Soccer Cup from November 5 to 10, 2026, with eight national teams divided into two groups.

Group A includes Egypt, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, while Group B features Oman, Morocco, Lebanon, and Libya, with teams competing for places in the semifinals.

The tournament is particularly important for Egypt, who are competing as defending champions and hoping to reach another final in front of their home supporters.

With semifinal qualification already confirmed, attention now turns to the Mauritania match, Egypt's final test in the group stage before the decisive phase of their Arab title defense begins.