The Egyptian national football team has unveiled its squad for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup. Notably, the squad features renowned players while making some surprising omissions.
Squad Overview
The list includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents representing various clubs around the world. Here’s a breakdown of the squad by position:
Goalkeepers
- Mohamed El-Shenawy (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Mostafa Shobeir (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- El-Mahdy Soliman (Zamalek, Egypt)
- Mohamed Alaa (El-Gouna, Egypt)
Defenders
- Mohamed Hany (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Tarek Alaa (Zed FC, Egypt)
- Hamdi Fathi (Al-Wakrah SC, Qatar)
- Ramy Rabia (Al-Ain, UAE)
- Yasser Ibrahim (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek, Egypt)
- Mohamed Abdelmonem (OGC Nice, France)
- Ahmed Fattouh (Zamalek, Egypt)
- Karim Hafez (Pyramids FC, Egypt)
Midfielders
- Marwan Attia (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids FC, Egypt)
- Nabil Emad Dunga (Al-Najma, Bahrain)
- Mahmoud Saber (Gulf United FC, UAE)
- Ahmed Sayed Zizo (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Emam Ashour (Al-Ahly, Egypt)
- Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids FC, Egypt)
- Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland, Denmark)
- Haitham Hassan (Real Oviedo, Spain)
Forwards
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, England)
- Omar Marmoush (Manchester City, England)
- Aktay Abdullah (Ennpi SC, Egypt)
- Hamza Abdelkarim (FC Barcelona U19, Spain)
Key Exclusions
One of the most notable absences from the squad is Mostafa Mohamed, who has been an important player for Egypt in recent international fixtures. His omission raises questions about the team’s strategic direction for the upcoming tournament.
Looking Ahead to the World Cup
The Egyptian football team, spearheaded by star player Mohamed Salah, aims to make a significant impact in the 2026 World Cup. With a blend of seasoned athletes and promising newcomers, fans are hopeful for a strong performance.
As the tournament approaches, the team’s preparation and cohesion will be critical in determining their success on the world stage.
