Egypt men's national volleyball team facts for kids
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Nickname(s) | The Pharaohs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Association | Egyptian Volleyball Federation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Confederation | CAVB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Head coach | Fernando Muñoz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FIVB ranking | 17 (as of September 2014) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summer Olympics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 6 (First in 1976) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | 9th (2016) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 11 (First in 1974) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | 13th (2010) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FIVB World Cup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 8 (First in 1977) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Best result | 8th (1985) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
African Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Appearances | 21 (First in 1971) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Website | www.fevb.org |

Medal record | ||
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Challenger Cup | ||
Bronze | 2024 | Team |
African Championship | ||
Gold | 1976 | |
Gold | 1983 | |
Gold | 2005 | |
Gold | 2007 | |
Gold | 2009 | |
Gold | 2011 | |
Gold | 2013 | |
Gold | 2015 | |
Gold | 2023 | |
Silver | 1971 | |
Silver | 1991 | |
Silver | 1995 | |
Silver | 1999 | |
Silver | 2003 | |
Silver | 2017 | |
Bronze | 1989 | |
Bronze | 1993 | |
Bronze | 2021 | |
Mediterranean Games | ||
Gold | 2005 |
The Egypt men's national volleyball team plays for Egypt in international volleyball games. The Egyptian Volleyball Federation manages the team. They represent Egypt in big tournaments and friendly matches. The team is sometimes called "The Pharaohs".
Egypt's Volleyball Journey
The Egyptian men's volleyball team has played in many important tournaments. They have competed in the Olympic Games and the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship. They also play in the Men's African Volleyball Championship.
Olympic Games History
Egypt has taken part in the Olympic Games six times. Their first appearance was in 1976. Their best result was finishing 9th in 2016.
- Egypt left the 1976 Olympics because of a boycott. They had played one match, but the result was cancelled.
World Championship Appearances
Egypt has played in the World Championship 11 times. Their first time was in 1974. Their best finish was 13th place in 2010.
World Cup Participation
The team has played in the World Cup 8 times. Their best finish was 8th place in 1985.
World Grand Champions Cup
Egypt has played in the World Grand Champions Cup twice. Their best result was 5th place in 2005.
Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | L | |
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Round Robin | 5th | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
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Round Robin | 6th | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
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Total | 2/7 | 10 | 1 | 9 |
World League Results
Egypt has played in the World League several times.
- 2006 – 13th place
- 2007 – 13th place
- 2008 – 13th place
- 2010 – 14th place
- 2015 – 21st place
- 2016 – 20th place
- 2017 – 24th place
Challenger Cup Achievements
The team earned a bronze medal in the 2024 Challenger Cup.
Universiade Medal
All-Africa Games Medals
Egypt has won many medals at the All-Africa Games.
- 1965 –
(Gold Medal)
- 1973 –
(Gold Medal)
- 1991 –
(Silver Medal)
- 1995 –
(Gold Medal)
- 1999 –
(Bronze Medal)
- 2003 –
(Gold Medal)
- 2007 –
(Gold Medal)
- 2015 –
(Bronze Medal)
- 2019 –
(Bronze Medal)
- 2023 –
(Gold Medal)
Mediterranean Games Highlights
Egypt won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2005.
European Championship Games
Egypt also played in the European Championship.
- 1955 – 14th
- 1958 – 15th
Friendly Tournaments
The team has also played in friendly tournaments.
Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner
- 2006 Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner - 7th place
- 2021 Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner -
(Silver Medal)
- 2024 Memorial of Hubert Jerzy Wagner - 4th place
Team Players
Current Squad
Here are the players for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- 2 Ahmed Azab Abdelrahman OH
- 5 Mohamed Osman Elhaddad MB
- 6 Mohamed Hassan L
- 8 Abdelrahman Elhossiny Eissa OH
- 9 Mohamed Sayedin Asran OH
- 10 Mohamed Masoud MB
- 12 Hossam Abdalla (c) S
- 14 Seifeldin Hassan Aly OP
- 15 Abdelrahman Seoudy MB
- 16 Mostafa Gaber Abdelsalam Abdelmoaty S
- 17 Reda Haikal OP
- 22 Mohamed Moustafa Issa OH
Past Squads and Achievements
The team has had many great players over the years. Here are some of their past achievements:
- 2003 FIVB World Cup — 12th place
- 2005 Mediterranean Games — 1st place
- 2005 World Grand Champions Cup — 5th place
- 2006 FIVB World League — 13th place
- 2008 Summer Olympics — 11th place
See also
In Spanish: Selección de voleibol de Egipto para niños
- Egypt men's national under-21 volleyball team
- Egypt men's national under-19 volleyball team
- Egypt men's national under-17 volleyball team