Egypt: 26 AFCON appearances, 7 titles

Egypt: the story behind their AFCON legacy

Egypt: 26 AFCON appearances, 7 titles

A benchmark nation in African football, Egypt holds a unique place in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). As the tournament's very first champion in 1957, the Pharaohs have established themselves as the continent’s most decorated team, boasting seven titles and an outstanding record of 26 tournament appearances.

Here is Egypt's journey through the AFCON:– 1957: winners– 1959: winners– 1962: finalists– 1963: third place– 1970: third place– 1974: third place– 1976: fourth place– 1980: fourth place– 1984: group stage– 1986: winners– 1988: group stage– 1990: group stage– 1992: group stage– 1994: quarter-finals– 1996: quarter-finals– 1998: winners– 2000: quarter-finals– 2002: group stage– 2004: quarter-finals– 2006: winners– 2008: winners– 2010: winners– 2017: finalists– 2019: round of 16– 2021: finalists– 2023: round of 16

With three consecutive championships between 2006 and 2010, Egypt now approaches AFCON 2025 bearing the weight of its legacy—and the ambition to reclaim its historic status.