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Libya's only real rivalries are with its fellow North African footballing nations, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt and, mainly, Tunisia.

Matches between Libya and any one of these opponents are highly charged encounters, although the rivalry is not considered intense due to the gulf in quality between the sides.

Libya defeated Egypt 2 – 1 in a World Cup qualifier on 8 October 2004, however they have never managed to defeat the Pharaohs on their own turf.

The rivalry was rekindled at the 2007 Pan Arab Games, where the teams drew 0 – 0 ; Egypt eventually claimed the gold medal on goal difference from the Libyans.