Egypt

The Pharaohs are one of Africa's most decorated soccer nations, though they've historically struggled to translate that continental success onto the global stage — their last World Cup appearance before 2026 was way back in 1990. They qualified riding the energy of a passionate fanbase and a squad built around some solid Premier League and European talent, finally ending a long wait to return to the big show. Keep an eye on how their attack clicks together, because when they're on, they can genuinely surprise people.