Cairo – Egypt defender Rami Rabia emphasized the national team’s focus on securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup ahead of their crucial match against Ethiopia. Rabia’s comments come as the Pharaohs aim to capitalize on their position in the African qualifiers and bring the dream of World Cup participation closer to reality for the current squad.
the upcoming fixture against Ethiopia is viewed as a pivotal moment in the qualifying campaign, with a victory significantly increasing Egypt’s chances of reaching the tournament. Currently competing in Group D, Egypt recognizes the psychological importance of this match, believing a win will propel them toward qualification. The team will then face Burkina Faso on Tuesday, September 9th, in an away match.
“We are preparing to confront ethiopia in a particular way because we are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, and this is a great incentive for the players that qualification is soon,” Rabia stated on On Sport.He further highlighted the players’ desire to experience World Cup competition, asserting, “the dream of qualifying for the World Cup is very close, and the group of current players deserves to participate in the World Cup.”
Rabia also acknowledged the significance of Mohamed Salah’s recent recognition, noting, “Salah is one of the international football stars, and he deserves it, and we are honored to be in the team like Omar Marmoush, Mustafa mohamed and all the players.” He concluded by appealing for strong support from Egyptian fans during the Ethiopia match, expressing the team’s commitment to delivering positive results and making the nation proud.