5 underdogs to watch out for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

#4 Egypt

Over 90,000 supporters crowded in the Borg El-Arab Stadium to support their nation against Congo

On an emotional night for all of Egypt, the country was sent into raptures when Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's last-minute penalty found its way to bottom right corner of the net.

The first African team to ever qualify for the World Cup, Egypt have had to wait to return to the World Cup after 27 years! The Egyptians will go to Russia under Hector Cuper's guidance and Essam El-Hadary's leadership. The national team led by the tireless Mo Salah could be a force to be reckoned with at Russia as they aim to forget past performances of their country in the World Cup and make it through the group stages for the first time.

Egypt finished second in their latest bid for the African Cup of Nations, the continental tournament they returned to following seven years of absence after their glory era spanning from 2006 to 2010. The Egyptians are the most successful team in the history of the African competition and could spark up serious competition in next year's FIFA World Cup.

In only their third World Cup appearance, The Pharaohs are ranked 30th in FIFA's World Ranking and could be reasons for some major upsets at next year's main event in Russia.