Egypt U-17 Football team. Photo courtesy of EFA,
The Egyptian team progressed as one of the eight best third-placed teams from the 12 groups.
Under the tournament format, the top two sides in each group qualify automatically, along with the eight highest-ranked third-placed finishers.
Egypt finished third in Group E with four points, three behind leaders Venezuela and two adrift of second-placed England.
Reigan Heskey struck twice for England in the 14th and 56th minutes, while Harrison Miles sealed the win with a goal in the 90th.
Egypt goalkeeper Omar Abdel-Aziz saved a penalty in the 64th minute.
The Egyptians opened their campaign with a 4-1 victory over Haiti before drawing 1-1 with Venezuela on Friday.
The round of 32 kicks off on Friday 14 November.
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