The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Malawi at 1.27 — an implied 73% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Egypt: opened 8.60, closed 9.60 (10%)
• Malawi: opened 1.33, closed 1.27 (73%)
• Draw: opened 4.70, closed 5.20 (18%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.67 / Under 2.17); the 4-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Egypt 0 - 2 Malawi.

Malawi — recent form

• 2026-07-28Nigeria 2-3 Malawi

Egypt — recent form

• 2026-07-28Zambia 6-0 Egypt
• 2026-07-08Egypt 0-1 SENEGAL
• 2026-07-07Argentina 3-2 Egypt
• 2026-07-03Australia 3-4 Egypt
• 2026-06-22New Zealand 1-3 Egypt