Guinea-Bissau vs. Egypt: Kickoff time and where to watch the crucial World Cup qualifier

Guinea-Bissau is set to host Egypt on Monday for the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Here’s everything you need to know about this pivotal clash in Group A.

How to Watch Guinea-Bissau vs. Egypt Live

The match will take place at the September 24 Stadium in Bissau, kicking off at 4 p.m. local time (GMT). For viewers in Egypt, the match will begin at 7 p.m., while in France, it will start at 6 p.m.

The game will be broadcast live on SportTV in Guinea-Bissau, L’Equipe Live Foot in France, beIN Sports Mena, and FIFA+ in various regions worldwide.

Match Analysis

Heading into this match, both Guinea-Bissau and Egypt remain undefeated in Group A, holding the top two spots respectively.

Egypt, currently in first place, secured their third consecutive win with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso in Cairo.

An early brace from Trézéguet (3rd and 7th minutes) helped the Pharaohs maintain their lead. Regardless of the outcome in Bissau, Egypt will retain the top spot in the group.

Guinea-Bissau, positioned four points behind Egypt with five points, will aim to close the gap. The Djurtus managed a goalless draw against Ethiopia in their last outing.

The key challenge for coach Luís Boa Morte and his squad will be twofold: either to claim a victory against Egypt or, at the very least, to avoid a heavy defeat and retain their second-place standing.

Their nearest competitors, Burkina Faso, sit in third with four points and will face Sierra Leone in Bamako.

For Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan and his team, the goal is clear: to continue their perfect run and extend their lead at the top of the standings.

Historical Context

The last encounter between these two teams saw Egypt narrowly defeat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 during the group stage of AFCON 2021, with a goal from Mohamed Salah.

This match is anticipated to be equally tight, with both teams vying for crucial points in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

With both sides determined to assert their dominance in Group A, this fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Fans across the globe will be tuning in to see if Egypt can maintain their flawless record or if Guinea-Bissau can pull off an upset on home soil.