2026 World Cup: Egypt with surprise Hamza Abdelkarim and a dual national snatched from Tunisia, without Mostafa Mohamed...

Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, revealed a 27-player list for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush as key figures. Mostafa Mohamed, struggling with FC Nantes, is absent, while Mohamed Abdelmonem returns. Young talents Aqtay Abdallah and Hamza Abdelkarim, the latter signed by FC Barcelona, make their first appearance in the senior national team. Egypt will start their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15.