Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place across North America next June [1, 2]. The squad features a blend of experienced players and young talent, including 18-year-old striker Hamza Abdel Karim, who is currently on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic [1, 2].
Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush is expected to spearhead Egypt’s attack. He scored 8 goals in 36 appearances during this season, making him a key offensive threat [1, 2].
Egypt is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Iran. Their opening match will be against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle [1, 2]. Before the tournament, Egypt will play their final friendly match against Brazil on June 6 in Ohio [1, 2].
The full squad includes goalkeepers Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El-Mahdi Soliman, and Mohamed Alaa; defenders Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ahmed Fattouh, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Hamdi Fathi, and Karim Hafez; midfielders Mohamed Salah, Marwan Attia, Ahmed Mostafa, Mahmoud Hassan, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Abdel Raouf, Mohannad Lasheen, Haitham Hassan, Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, and Nabil Emad; and forwards Omar Marmoush and Hamza Abdel Karim [1, 2].
Egypt’s next scheduled match is the friendly against Brazil on June 6 in Ohio, followed by their World Cup opener against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle.