Mohamed El Shenawy
Egypt
GK
Age
37
Appearances
0
Clean sheets
0
About Mohamed El Shenawy
At the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed El Shenawy lines up for Egypt as a goalkeeper, named in Hossam Hassan's 26. The Al Ahly goalkeeper is 37 at kick-off and is valued at around EUR 500k, a veteran presence in goal. Egypt were drawn in Group G alongside 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 before meeting Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle on 26 June. Egypt reached the finals by winning CAF Group A, qualifying on 8 October 2025. The group stage runs through June as Hossam Hassan's side look to make their mark.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded
0
Saves
0
Playing Style
A veteran right-footed goalkeeper, El Shenawy has been Al Ahly's first choice since 2018 and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Africa, known for his shot-stopping, command of his area and leadership. He stands 1.91 m and is right-footed, and has played 1,350 minutes this season.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup will be Mohamed El Shenawy's second. The goalkeeper has 77 caps for Egypt and brings that experience as the last line in Hossam Hassan's side at the finals. Al Ahly's long-time number one, he organises the Egypt defence from the back.
National Team
Egypt
Tier 4
£10m
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Goal Rush Impact
Shenawy stands among the Egypt choices, where the side are a Tier 4 side at £10m on the card. He has 77 caps for Egypt and 15 club games this season. His role for Egypt is between the posts, the side's experienced presence in goal through the group stage.
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Shenawy at the 2026 World Cup
Shenawy is a confirmed goalkeeper in Hossam Hassan's 26-man Egypt squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the Egypt side opening their Group G campaign in June.
Picking Egypt in Goal Rush
Egypt are a Tier 4 side on the card at £10m, drawn into Group G with Belgium first up in the group.
Mohamed El Shenawy World Cup 2026 FAQs
Egypt are a Tier 4 team on the Goal Rush card at £10m, drawn into Group G for the finals, so the slot reflects Egypt as a side rather than Shenawy as an individual pick on the Goal Rush card.
Shenawy plays as a goalkeeper for Egypt, with his club football at Al Ahly. Hossam Hassan has named him in Egypt's final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where they line up together in Group G this summer.
Yes, before. The Al Ahly goalkeeper played at the 2018 finals for Egypt, making 2026 Shenawy's second appearance after Hossam Hassan named him in the 26 again for the tournament this summer.
Shenawy plays his club football for Al Ahly. He is named among Egypt's goalkeepers in Hossam Hassan's final 26, with Egypt opening their Group G campaign against Belgium in mid-June at the 2026 World Cup finals.
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