Egypt Names 25-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Featuring Salah and Marmoush

Egypt Squad Announced for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

According to Главком: Head coach Hossam Hassan has unveiled Egypt’s 25-player roster for the 2026 World Cup. The Pharaohs have been drawn into Group G, where they will face Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. Their tournament opener is scheduled for June 15 in Seattle against Belgium.

The squad blends seasoned veterans with emerging talent. Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush headline the list. While the majority of the selected players compete in Egypt’s domestic league, the roster also includes professionals from Qatar, the UAE, France, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Spain, and England.

Full Squad and Key Players

Sixteen of the 25 players ply their trade in the Egyptian Premier League, underscoring the importance of local talent to the national team. The squad features four goalkeepers:

• Mohamed El-Shenawy (Al Ahly)
• Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly)
• Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna)
• Al-Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek)

The defensive line includes:

• Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly)
• Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly)
• Tarek Alaa (ZED)
• Hamdi Fathi (Al-Wakrah)
• Rami Rabia (Al Ain)
• Hossam Abdelmagid (Zamalek)
• Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice)
• Ahmed Fotouh (Zamalek)
• Karim Hafez (Pyramids)

Midfielders called up are:

• Marwan Attia (Al Ahly)
• Trezeguet (Al Ahly)
• Zizo (Al Ahly)
• Mohannad Lasheen (Pyramids)
• Nabil Emad (Al-Najma)
• Mahmoud Saber (ZED)
• Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland)
• Hesham Hassan (Oviedo)
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

The forwards named in the squad are:

• Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
• Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona B)
• Akhtay Abdalla (Smouha)

Egypt will begin their World Cup journey in the group stage in Seattle, where they will also face Iran. Their match against New Zealand will be held in Vancouver.

This roster marks a key moment for Egypt as the team aims to leverage the experience of stars like Salah and Marmoush to make an impact on the global stage. Competition in Group G promises to be fierce, and performances at the World Cup could shape the future careers of many players. Egypt hopes to rally fan support and showcase their footballing talent to the world.

As Egypt prepares for its matches in the 2026 World Cup, the competition will be fierce, particularly with strong teams like Belgium also fielding star players. For a closer look at how Belgium is shaping its squad with key figures like Courtois and De Bruyne, check out the latest updates on their roster here.