Egypt's 2026 World Cup squad: Salah captains quest for record and historic quarter-final

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Mohamed Salah is Egypt captain at the 2026 World Cup and chases the historical goalscoring record with 2 goals difference against his coach Hossam Hassan
Egypt seeks its first World Cup quarterfinal with a lineup mixing veterans with young talents like Hamza Abdel Karim from Barça Atlètic
The team is in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand, with Omar Marmoush from Manchester City as premium striker

Egypt lands in Group G with a double mission: advance past the group stage at last and watch their star chase a record straight out of a movie script.

🌟 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) is the captain and the flag-bearer. Plot twist: he's 2 goals away from Egypt's all-time scoring record (69)… which is held by the current manager, Hossam Hassan. So Salah is chasing his boss's record. Healthy tension in training sessions.

⚽ Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) is the premium partner up front, and the kid Hamza Abdel Karim (18 years old, Barça Atlètic) comes in as a future surprise package.

🇪🇸 Asturian shout-out: midfielder Haitham Hassan plays for Real Oviedo. Don't say we didn't warn you when the derby rolls around 😉.

🏆 Egypt dream of their first quarter-final in a World Cup. With Salah as their banner and a generation mixing timeless Pharaohs with fresh blood, the Pharaohs want to make history.

📋 Full squad · Manager: Hossam Hassan

🧤 Goalkeepers

Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El-Mahdi Soliman

🛡️ Defenders

Mohamed Alaa, Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Hamdi Fathi, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice), Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez

⚙️ Midfielders

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, captain), Marwan Attia, Ahmed 'Zizo', Mahmoud 'Trezeguet', Emam Ashour, Mostafa Abdel Raouf, Mohannad Lasheen, Haitham Hassan (Real Oviedo), Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, Nabil Emad

⚽ Forwards

Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Hamza Abdel Karim (Barça Atlètic)

🏆 Group G

⚽ Opponents: Belgium, Iran and New Zealand

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Egypt's manager for the 2026 World Cup?

Hossam Hassan is Egypt's manager for the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?

Egypt is in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

How many players does Egypt call up for the 2026 World Cup?

Egypt has submitted a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.

Where does Egypt play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Egypt plays in Group G against Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

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