Egypt vs Senegal is a rivalry defined by three narrow, high-stakes knockout encounters since 2022. Senegal have won every meeting: an AFCON final on penalties, a World Cup playoff shootout, and a 1-0 semifinal on 14 January 2026, ending Egypt’s campaign in Morocco.

Total matches played (since 2005): 7 · Senegal wins: 3 · Egypt wins: 3 · Draws: 1 · Latest result: Senegal 1–0 Egypt (14 Jan 2026) · Next scheduled match: Not announced

What are the latest Egypt vs Senegal football results?

The most recent chapter was written on 14 January 2026 in Morocco, where Senegal edged Egypt 1–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal. The result sent Senegal through to the final on 18 January in Rabat, and ended Egypt’s campaign one round before the title match.

What was the score of the 2026 AFCON semifinal?

Senegal prevailed 1–0 against Egypt at the AFCON 2025 semifinal held in Morocco. According to Sky Sports, Sadio Mané scored the decisive second-half goal that eliminated Mohamed Salah’s Egypt from the tournament. The victory mirrored patterns from previous encounters: tight margins, high stakes, and Mané delivering the final blow.

How did Egypt perform against Senegal in previous matches?

Egypt’s record against Senegal since 2005 shows three wins, three losses, and one draw, according to AiScore. However, the outcomes in major tournaments tell a different story.

Egypt lost the 2022 AFCON final on penalties after a 0–0 draw, with Sadio Mané scoring the winning spot-kick (BBC Sport). Three weeks later, Egypt lost again to Senegal in a World Cup qualifying playoff, going out on penalties in Dakar (ESPN). The pattern of tight, decisive encounters has defined every recent meeting.

Who are the standout players in Egypt vs Senegal matches?

No rivalry in African football generates more individual star power than Egypt vs Senegal, built around Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané — teammates at Liverpool for five years, now the figureheads of opposing nations.

What role did Mohamed Salah play?

Mohamed Salah entered AFCON 2025 with a point to prove. At 33, he scored four goals to drag Egypt into the semifinals — his most prolific AFCON campaign, according to Olympics.com. The article frames his run as taking him closer to history, with an AFCON title remaining the major trophy missing from his cabinet.

Yet against Senegal in January 2026, Salah was kept quiet. The Egyptian forward had no goals and limited clear-cut chances as Senegal’s defense — and Mané’s opposite attacking threat — decided the tie. Yahoo Sports noted in similar encounters that Egypt showed more threat but failed to capitalize, a pattern that has followed Salah in these matchups.

How did Sadio Mané influence the rivalry?

Sadio Mané’s numbers against Egypt read like a rivalry stat sheet. According to CAF Online, Mané has faced Egypt five times, recording three wins, one draw, and one defeat. More broadly, Yahoo Sports reports he has amassed 20 AFCON goal involvements in the 21st century (11 goals, 9 assists) — the most of any player in that period.

Mané also holds an AFCON record: six shots on target in a single tournament game, the most since 2010, per OneFootball. That volume of attacking output, combined with his penalty-winning and scoring record against Egypt, explains why he has become the defining figure of this head-to-head.

Did Senegal and Egypt ever meet in an AFCON final?

Yes — once. The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations final in Cameroon produced one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts in AFCON history, with Senegal prevailing 4–2 against Egypt after 120 minutes of goalless football.

What was the result of the 2022 AFCON final?

Senegal won the 2022 AFCON final 4–2 on penalties after a 0–0 draw with Egypt on 6 February 2022, per ESPN. It was Senegal’s first continental title in their history. BBC Sport reports that Sadio Mané scored the decisive spot-kick to seal the win, destroying Egypt’s dream of an eighth AFCON crown.

The match was defined by tension rather than open play. Egypt had the better of extra time, but Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy saved two penalties while Salah missed his penalty for Egypt. Mané coolly converted his to spark wild celebrations.

Have they met in other finals?

Outside the 2022 AFCON final, Egypt and Senegal have met in knockout stages rather than finals. Their most significant other encounter was the 2022 World Cup qualifying playoff on 29 March 2022 in Dakar, where Senegal beat Egypt 1–0 and then won the penalty shootout, with Mané scoring the winning kick (ESPN). The 2026 AFCON semifinal was the third high-stakes knockout meeting in four years.

How to watch Senegal vs Egypt live?

For fans seeking live coverage of Egypt vs Senegal fixtures, several broadcasters hold the rights across different regions.

Which broadcasters carried the 2026 AFCON semifinal?

Matches at AFCON are typically broadcast by beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa, SuperSport in sub-Saharan Africa, and various local rights holders in European and North American markets. Goal identified Senegal vs Egypt as one of two “blockbuster” semifinals at AFCON 2026, alongside Morocco vs Nigeria, highlighting the fixture’s marquee status and its appeal to broadcasters.

Are there streaming options?

Streaming options include CAF’s official platforms and the CAF TV streaming service, which provides live and on-demand coverage of AFCON matches. DAZN covers AFCON across multiple markets, explaining that the tournament uses a group stage followed by knockout rounds culminating in a January final. International viewers should check regional rights holders as schedules vary by country.

When is the next Senegal vs Egypt match in 2026?

As of January 2026, no date has been confirmed for the next official Egypt vs Senegal fixture beyond the AFCON semifinal that already took place.

Will they meet again in 2026?

The immediate scheduling question is whether Egypt and Senegal could meet again at AFCON 2026 if Senegal reach the final and Egypt qualify for a third-place playoff, though that scenario would not constitute a formal competitive reset. Beyond the current tournament, DAZN notes that AFCON runs on a biennial cycle, with the next edition scheduled for 2027.

What competition is next?

The next realistic opportunity for a competitive Egypt vs Senegal meeting would come through World Cup qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will involve African nations competing in a revised qualification format. Alternatively, a friendly could be arranged during an international break, though neither federation has announced plans as of the January 2026 semifinal.