Mohamed Salah Leads Pharaohs to 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Salah is set to lead Egypt's squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Rising star Hamza Abdel Karim is also included. Egypt will compete in Group G, starting against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle. They play Brazil in a final friendly on June 6.

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's influential winger, is confirmed to spearhead Egypt's final squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup in North America, according to head coach Hossam Hassan.

The squad offered few surprises, apart from the selection of 18-year-old rising star Hamza Abdel Karim, who is on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic. Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush, notable for scoring eight goals in 36 appearances, is poised to strengthen Egypt's offensive line.

Egypt will commence their World Cup journey facing Belgium on June 15 in Seattle as part of Group G, which additionally features New Zealand and Iran. The squad's final preparatory match before the tournament will see them confront Brazil on June 6 in Ohio.