World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah Leads Egypt's Squad, Hamza Abdel Karim Surprises

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Egypt

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World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah Leads Egypt's Squad, Hamza Abdel Karim Surprises

Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, revealed the squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Mohamed Salah as the captain. Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is also included, while FC Nantes' Mostafa Mohamed is notably absent. Young talent Hamza Abdel Karim, 18, currently with Barcelona's reserve team, may make his international competition debut.

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