The historic victory of the Egyptian national team over its New Zealand counterpart (3-1) in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup was not limited to the field level only, but extended to include the world ranking of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
Egypt's national team advanced three places in the FIFA rankings after gaining 12.70 points thanks to this valuable victory, raising its score to 1583.37 points and occupying the 26th position globally.
This progress in the world rankings represents a new crowning achievement for the Pharaohs, who achieved their first victory in the history of their World Cup participations, which boosted their self-confidence and raised the ceiling of their ambitions to continue the journey in the knockout stages.
Regarding the 2026 World Cup competitions, the Egyptian national team raised its tally to 4 points, taking sole possession of the top spot in Group Seven before the final round, and steadily moving closer to securing a ticket to the round of 32.
