2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan unveils squad for final round of games

The head coach of Egypt, Hossam Hassan, has named his squad for the final round of games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

In the October international break, the Pharaohs will face off with Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau as they look to secure their place at next year’s global tournament.

The squad features a mix of experience and youth, with captain Mohamed Salah leading a strong group that includes Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ahmed Sayed “Zizo”, and Mostafa Mohamed.

Below is the list of players invited for the important matches.

Goalkeepers:

Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, Mohamed Sobhi, Abdel Aziz El-Balaouty

Defenders:

Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Eid, Ramy Rabia, Khaled Sobhi, Yasser Ibrahim, Amr El-Gazzar, Hossam Abdel-Majeed, Mohamed Hamdy, Ahmed Nabil Kouka

Midfielders:

Marawan Attia, Hamdy Fathy, Mohand Lasheen, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Mostafa Fathy, Mohamed Salah

Forwards:

Mostafa Mohamed, Osama Faisal

Plan for the Camp

Team manager Ibrahim Hassan confirmed that the national team camp will open in Cairo before the squad departs for Morocco on Monday, October 6.

Egypt will take on Djibouti on October 8 in the ninth round of the African qualifiers. The team will then return to Cairo on October 9 to continue preparations ahead of their final group fixture against Guinea-Bissau on October 12 at the Cairo International Stadium.