Egypt secured a narrow victory over Senegal with a final score of 76:67 in their World Cup encounter on 27 August 2026. The hosts held their nerve in a match where every possession felt crucial, particularly in the closing stages when Senegal pushed hard to find an equaliser. Egypt's defence held firm when it mattered most, converting their limited opportunities into a hard-earned win.
The statistics reveal a contest decided by efficiency rather than volume. Egypt attempted 82 field goals and converted 31, while Senegal managed 24 from 70 attempts. The hosts also dominated the boards with 49 rebounds to Senegal's 42, grabbing 21 offensive rebounds to keep their chances alive throughout.
Senegal moved the ball more effectively, recording 19 assists to Egypt's 10. They also blocked 10 shots compared to Egypt's 3 and made 10 steals. But their three-point shooting proved costly — they connected on just five of 28 attempts, while Egypt hit eight from 32 attempts. By then the momentum had shifted, though Senegal pushed until the final buzzer.
Both sides committed 18 turnovers, indicating a nervous atmosphere where players rushed their decisions. Egypt's 19 personal fouls versus Senegal's 18 told a similar story of physical play. The visitors made 14 successful free throws from 24 attempts, but it wasn't enough to overcome Egypt's advantage in two-point shooting.
Egypt arrived in decent form after beating Senegal 91:77 earlier in August and winning against Uganda. Senegal had been more inconsistent, suffering a loss to Mali in their previous outing. This result gives Egypt something to build on, while Senegal will look to regroup after falling short once more.
