The draw for the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup resulted in Al Ahly being placed in the second group of the tournament, while Zamalek has a chance to qualify for the first group.
Al Ahly plays as the league champion as the host of the tournament, while Zamalek participates with a wild card.
While the Moroccan Derb Sultan Forum represents the African continent after the cancellation of the Super following Al Ahly's withdrawal to hold the tournament in the Democratic Congo amid Ebola virus threats.
Egypt hosts the FIFA Club World Cup competitions from September 24 to October 1, 2026, with the participation of 10 clubs.
The tournament matches are held in the New Administrative Capital Hall.
The draw result came as follows:
Group One:
Spanish Barcelona - Brazilian Penhebros – Moroccan Derb Sultan Forum - Winner of the match (Zamalek against American Los Angeles).
Group Two:
Egyptian Al Ahly - German Fox Berlin - Kuwaiti Burqan - Winner of the match (Hungarian Vizprim against Australian University of Sydney).
It is mentioned that Barcelona won the title of the 2025 edition held in Cairo.
