The 2025–26 Egypt Cup was the 94th edition of the premier knockout football competition in Egypt, organized by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA). The tournament began on 3 October 2025.
Pyramids triumphed over the defending champions ZED with an 2–1 victory, securing a place in the Egyptian Super Cup.
Format The competition began with a first preliminary round featuring 72 teams. Nile Premier League clubs will enter the tournament at the Round of 32. Extra time will only be applied starting from the Round of 32, and VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology is not utilized in single-elimination knockout rounds.
Schedule Round Draw date Matches First preliminary round 3 October 2025 Second preliminary round 2–6 November 2025 Round of 32 15 November 2025 27–30 November 2025, 1–4 December 2025, January 2026
Matches First preliminary round
Second preliminary round
Round of 32 The draw took place on 15 November 2025. The record title-holder, Al Ahly SC, was eliminated after a 2-1 loss to WE SC in extra time.
All matches were played on 27 December 2025.
Round of 16
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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