
Egypt and Kuwait face off in Group C opener
The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Egypt coach Helmi Toulan yesterday confirmed his strong desire for The Pharaohs to make a strong appearance in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar...
Doha, Qatar: Egypt coach Helmi Toulan yesterday confirmed his strong desire for ‘The Pharaohs’ to make a strong appearance in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025.
Egypt, drawn in Group C alongside Jordan, the UAE and Kuwait, open their Arab Cup campaign against the Kuwait at the Lusail Stadium today.
Egypt enter their sixth Arab Cup appearance, and have lifted the trophy in 1992 and reached the semi-finals twice, including in Qatar in 2021.
The Pharaohs, however, will be without several prominent stars. Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush remain with their English clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City as Egypt’s senior squad finalise preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on December 21 in Morocco.
Kuwait arrive with confidence after defeating Mauritania 2-0 in the qualifiers at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The Blues are making their ninth appearance at the Arab Cup and are chasing their first title under Portuguese coach Hélio Sousa.










