Egypt at World Cup 2026
Egypt at the 2026 World Cup
Egypt qualified by winning CAF Group A on 8 October 2025 under Hossam Hassan. His tactical setup prioritises possession control and quick transitions. Belgium will be the benchmark, but Iran and New Zealand offer realistic opportunities for a side targeting knockout progression.
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📋 Full Squad (26)
Manager: Hossam Hassan · Formation: 4-3-3
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Defenders
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Forwards
Group Stage
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Form & Qualifying
Egypt conceded just two goals across ten qualifying games, a defensive record that reflects Hossam Hassan's risk-management approach. The setup prioritises organisation and control over attacking ambition, making individual quality in transition the key variable heading into Group G.
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Egypt's preliminary squad
Hossam Hassan's 27-man preliminary squad is led by captain Mohamed Salah, with Omar Marmoush and Trézéguet among the named attacking threats and goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy among the named key players. The final 26-man squad is due by 29 May 2026.
Egypt's Group G fixtures
Egypt's three Group G fixtures begin with Belgium on 15 June at Lumen Field in Seattle, followed by New Zealand on 21 June at BC Place in Vancouver and Iran on 26 June at Lumen Field in Seattle.
How far can Egypt go at the World Cup?
Egypt's unbeaten ten-game qualifying record and two-goal defensive record are the foundations for their tournament hopes. Belgium will test them, but New Zealand and Iran offer realistic opportunities if Egypt maintain their qualifying discipline and control.