🇪🇬 Egypt World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 22, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
Egypt enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup backed by an incredibly proud footballing history and a roster built to challenge the world's elite. Head coach Hossam Hassan officially announced the national team's extensive provisional squad on May 21, structuring a powerful selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of explosive young talents.
The absolute marquee star anchoring this generation is Liverpool's legendary global icon, Mohamed Salah, who remains the lethal spearhead of the Pharaohs' attack. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, Manchester City's electric forward Omar Marmoush is also set to bring world-class dynamic threat to the offensive line. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Nice's commanding defender Mohamed Abdelmonem, alongside Al Ahly's influential midfield engine Emam Ashour. Egypt is firmly targeting a dominant breakthrough run in Group G!
📋 Official Preliminary Squad List
GROUP G – EGYPT
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), El Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna).
Defenders: Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Tarek Alaa (Zed), Hamdy Fathy (Al Wakrah), Rami Rabia (Al Ain), Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Abdelmonemn (Nice), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Karim Hafez (Pyramids).
Midfielders: Marwan Ateya (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Nabil Emad (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Ovideo).
Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Aqtay Abdallah (Enppi), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona).
Manager: Hossam Hassan
June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt
June 21: Egypt vs. New Zealand
June 27: Iran vs. Egypt