2026 World Cup: Egypt's squad with Mohamed Salah and without Mostafa Mohamed

Author: Edinam Franck DeflyPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Egypt

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2026 World Cup: Egypt's squad with Mohamed Salah and without Mostafa Mohamed

The Egypt coach has revealed the squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Mohamed Salah as captain. A surprise inclusion is young Hamza Abdel Karim, 18, from FC Barcelona. However, Mostafa Mohamed, the FC Nantes striker, is absent from the selection. Egypt is placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

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