In the eighth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Burkina Faso will face Egypt. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, at 18:00 CET. Here’s an overview of the upcoming game.
Burkina Faso vs Egypt: Match Preview
Burkina Faso is striving for a top-two finish in their group and is keen to secure a place in the final tournament. This match against Egypt is crucial for both teams. After seven matches, Burkina Faso has gathered 14 points, placing them second. They are five points ahead of third place but also five points behind the leaders. With three matches remaining, this game against Egypt is key.
Egypt currently leads Group A and is close to securing a World Cup spot. The team has had a strong qualifying run, losing just two points in their last seven matches. Egypt has collected 19 points, maintaining a five-point advantage over Burkina Faso. A victory in this match would ensure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, extending their lead to eight points with only two games left, leaving no chance for their rivals to catch up.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Egypt is on a four-game winning streak.
- Egypt has kept four consecutive clean sheets.
- Egypt is unbeaten in their last 11 away games.
- In their last encounter, Egypt beat Burkina Faso 2-1.
Probable Line-Ups
- Burkina Faso: Kaboré; Dayo, Tapsoba, Aindé, Kaboré; Ouattara, Simporé, I. B. Touré, Tiendrebeogo, Iriye; Konaté
- Egypt: El-Shenawy; Hany, Rabia, Sobhi, Hamdi; Zizo, H. Fathi; Trezeguet, Salah, Marmoush; M. Mohamed
Prediction
This is an important match for both sides. Expect an intense and competitive match as both teams will be aiming for a win. My prediction: both teams to score.
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