Egypt’s long-running problems from set pieces have turned into a real curse, with the national team paying the price again in recent matches.
The pattern has repeated itself in a worrying way: opponents are finding Egypt’s soft spots when the ball is dead, while the Pharaohs are failing to show the same strength at the other end.
Set pieces, once viewed as a key weapon in modern football, have instead become a source of constant danger for Egypt, with goals conceded after corners and free-kicks adding to the team’s difficulties at crucial moments.
The issue has not been limited to one game or one competition. It has appeared across different outings, raising questions about positioning, marking and focus, especially inside the box.
What has been revealed is that Egypt’s defensive troubles are not simply bad luck or isolated mistakes. The repeated nature of these goals points to a clear weakness that opponents are targeting and exploiting.
For a team chasing stability and results, this “disastrous series” is now a major concern, and it has overshadowed positive moments in open play. Until it is fixed, Egypt’s set-piece vulnerability will continue to haunt them.
