Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Sports culture in Egypt centers on one overwhelming passion, with surprising depth in several others.
The Egyptian Premier League draws fanatical support. The national team holds a record 7 Africa Cup of Nations titles. Global superstar Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) is a national icon. Cairo derbies (Al Ahly vs. Zamalek) rank among world football's most intense rivalries.
Egypt dominates professional squash like few nations dominate any sport. Players such as Ali Farag, Nour El Sherbini, Raneem El Welily have held World #1 rankings and won multiple World Championships. The pipeline runs deep through clubs like Gezira and Heliopolis.
The men's national team has won the African Championship multiple times and competes in World Championships and Olympics.
The national team has qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup several times. The Egyptian Basketball Super League is growing, with Al Ittihad and Al Ahly as flagship clubs.
Egypt's handball team regularly qualifies for the World Championship and has medaled at the African level.
While football commands the spotlight, Egypt's squash dynasty is arguably its most extraordinary sporting achievement per capita.