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Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up
Coach Hossam Hassan kept Mohamed Salah as captain and added 18-year-old Hamza Abdel Karim to a squad that includes Omar Marmoush.
- On Saturday, coach Hossam Hassan announced Egypt's final squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah as the team's leader.
- The roster featured few surprises, notably the inclusion of 18-year-old forward Hamza Abdel Karim, currently on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic.
- Spearheading the attack is Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, who scored eight goals in 36 appearances for his club this season.
- A final friendly match against Brazil is scheduled for June 6 in Ohio as part of the team's tournament preparations.
- Egypt begins their World Cup campaign on June 15 in Seattle against Belgium, competing in Group G alongside New Zealand and Iran.
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Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up
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Mohamed Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday. The squad lineup featured few surprises, except for the inclusion of rising striker Hamza Abdel Karim. The 18-year-old is on loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic, the reserve side of the La Liga champions. Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, who scored eight goa…
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Superstar Mohamed Salah and Manchester City scorer Omar Marmoush will be Egypt's two stars at the World Cup this summer in America.
·Paris, France
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