Ahmed Fatouh

Ahmed Fatouh is a confirmed defender in Egypt's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named by Hossam Hassan for the finals. The Zamalek defender is 28 at kick-off and brings 38 caps and 1 international goal into the tournament, in line for a first World Cup.

Egypt were drawn in Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand. They open against Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle on 15 June, then face New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on 21 June and Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle on 26 June. Egypt reached the finals by winning CAF Group A, the ticket booked on 8 October 2025 and Fatouh among the defenders in Hossam Hassan's 26.

Fatouh is a defender for Zamalek, with 1 international goal in 38 caps for Egypt. His is a defender's game for his country, the role he has filled in the squads Hossam Hassan has named over recent years. That defender's profile, with goals already on his international record for the national side, is what he takes into the final 26 for the 2026 finals, a defender option Egypt carry into the tournament this summer.

Egypt field Fatouh in central defence, a Zamalek defender on 38 caps with long service at the back. Egypt are set as a Tier 4 team worth £10m, a place within the game's £200m card budget, and they begin their campaign in Group G this summer. Fatouh takes it forward into the campaign that lies ahead, his role within the side made plain, with the group stage almost upon them.