Egypt’s men’s fencing team won the bronze medal at the World Fencing Championships after edging Israel 39-38 in a third-place match on Wednesday, 29 July. Egypt opened its campaign with a 44-33 victory over Portugal in the round of 32 before edging Spain 36-35 in the last 16. The team then produced a commanding display in the quarter-finals, beating Russia 45-35 to secure a place in the semi-finals. The result adds to a growing list of achievements for Egypt’s men’s epee team, which has established itself among the world’s leading sides in recent years. In 2025, the team made history by winning their first-ever Fencing World Cup title, defeating world champions and hosts Hungary 45–37 in the final after a run that included victories over Olympic champions South Korea and France.