Egypt vs Ivory Coast prediction 10.01.2026 | AFCON

Egypt take their place in Saturday's AFCON quarter-final contest after a hard-fought round of sixteen victory against Benin earlier this week. After a 1:1 draw in regulation time, the Pharaohs eventually emerged with a 3:1 win after extra-time, with captain Mo Salah sealing the victory late in the contest. 

Hossam Hassan's side remain unbeaten since their arrival in Morocco, emerging from Group B with seven points after earlier victories against Zimbabwe (2:1) and South Africa (1:0). Over a longer period, Egypt have lost just two of 16 previous international fixtures. 

Both teams have been strong in attack, and that could lead to a competitive contest with chances at both ends. Egypt have seen BTTS in three of their last five matches while Ivory Coast have the same outcome in two of their last three matches.

Head coach Hassan is likely to retain confidence in the same side that edged past Benin. The Egyptians have no reported injury issues.

Ivory Coast make the trip to Stade Adrar after securing the place in the quarter-finals with a comfortable 3:0 win against Burkina Faso earlier this week. First-half goals from Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande ensured serene progress for Emerse Faé's side. 

The Ivorians have been strong performers in Morocco, picking up three wins and one draw from four games completed. Les Éléphants finished top of Group F with seven points, ahead of Cameroon on goal difference before their easy win against Burkina Faso. 

The AFCON holders have been in largely solid form this year, picking up seven wins, while losing just one of their last ten international fixtures, while they will take part in this summer´s World Cup finals after a successful qualification campaign saw them finish unbeaten in CAF Group F. 

Head coach Faé is likely to name the same XI that breezed past Burkina Faso. Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand is set to lead the Ivorian attack on Saturday.