GROZNY, Chechnya, June 10, 2018 (MENA) - Egypt's national football team arrived Sunday in Grozny the capital of the Chechen Republic, Russia, to take part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to kick off Thursday. Egypt's squad, under coach Héctor Cúper, is made up of 23 players. About thirty-two teams are taking part in the Russia-hosted World Cup. Egypt was placed in Group A in 2018 FIFA World Cup alongside hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia The Pharaohs will make their first appearance in the football's most prestigious championship since 1990. They will open their campaign against Uruguay on June 16 before meeting Russia three days later and concluding their Group A campaign against Saudi Arabia on June 25.