Egypt Cup round of 32 draw revealed: Al Ahly and Zamalek placed on separate paths

The draw for the Round of 32 of the 2025–2026 Egypt Cup has been completed, with Al Ahly and Zamalek positioned on opposite sides of the bracket, ensuring the two giants cannot meet before the final.

The Competitions Department of the Egyptian Football Association conducted the draw at the EFA headquarters, outlining the official structure for this stage of the tournament.

Draw Regulations

A total of 32 teams will participate in this round — 21 from the Premier League and 11 from the Second Division.
Al Ahly, as league champions, were placed at the top of one path, while Zamalek, the reigning Egypt Cup holders, were placed at the top of the opposite path.

A separate internal draw was held to determine the positions of Pyramids FC and Al Masry. Pyramids received slot No. 8, and Al Masry were assigned slot No. 16.

Egypt Cup Round of 32 Fixtures

1. Al Ahly vs. Telecom Egypt (WE)

2. Pharco vs. Telephonat Beni Suef

3. National Bank vs. Port Fouad

4. ENPPI vs. Arab Contractors

5. Petrojet vs. Wadi Degla

6. Modern Sport vs. Al Qanah

7. El Gouna vs. Asyut Petroleum

8. Pyramids vs. Masar

9. Zamalek vs. Baladeyet El Mahalla

10. Ceramica Cleopatra vs. Abu Qir Fertilizers

11. Tala’ea El Gaish vs. Railway FC

12. Al Ittihad Alexandria vs. Ismailia Electricity

13. Haras El Hodoud vs. Ismaily

14. Smouha vs. Ghazl El Mahalla

15. ZED vs. Allu Egypt (G)

16. Al Masry vs. Dekernes

Match Format

From the Round of 32 onwards, if a match ends in a draw, extra time will be played followed by penalty shootouts if necessary.
The team listed first in each fixture will be responsible for organizing the match.

Scheduling

The EFA has not yet announced the official dates for the Round of 32 fixtures. The Competitions Committee has proposed several options, which will be reviewed before the final schedule is released.

Background

Zamalek enter the competition as defending champions, having defeated Pyramids 8–7 on penalties in last season’s final after a 1–1 draw.
Al Ahly return to Egypt Cup action this season after being absent from the previous edition due to their withdrawal from the 2023–2024 tournament despite having reached the Round of 16.

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