Egypt Reveals 27-Man Preliminary Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026

Egypt has officially announced its 27-man preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with captain Mohamed Salah leading the team.

Head coach Hossam Hassan revealed the squad ahead of the tournament, which will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The squad includes a mix of experienced stars and emerging young talents. One of the biggest highlights is the inclusion of young forward Hamza Abdelkarim, who has received his first national team call-up. He is currently part of FC Barcelona’s Under-19 squad and has impressed with his recent performances.

However, French club Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed was surprisingly left out of the preliminary squad, sparking discussion among football fans and analysts.

For Mohamed Salah, this could potentially be his final FIFA World Cup appearance, and Egyptian fans are hopeful that their star player can guide the national team to a memorable campaign on the global stage.