Egypt confirm final 26-man squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Egypt have officially named their final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Pharaohs prepare for their return to football’s biggest tournament.

Head coach Hossam Hassan unveiled his selection ahead of the competition, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July.

The squad combines experienced internationals with emerging talent as Egypt seek to make an impact at the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 participating nations.

Leading the group is captain Mohamed Salah, whose presence provides both experience and leadership as the Pharaohs prepare for the global competition.

The Liverpool forward is joined by several established names, including Omar Marmoush, Mahmoud Trezeguet and Emam Ashour, all of whom are expected to play important roles during the tournament.

Goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy also features prominently in the squad and is set to lead Egypt’s options between the posts.

The announcement brings an end to months of speculation surrounding player selections and confirms the group that will represent Egypt on the world stage.

Hossam Hassan and his technical staff have opted for a squad built around a combination of proven international performers and players viewed as part of the national team’s future.

The approach reflects Egypt’s desire to balance experience with youthful energy as they prepare for a demanding tournament schedule.

Among the goalkeepers selected are Mohamed El Shenawy, Mostafa Shobier, El Mahdy Soliman and Mohamed Alaa.

Defensive options include Mohamed Hany, Tarek Alaa, Hamdy Fathy, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fatouh and Karim Hafez.

The midfield unit features Marwan Attia, Mohannad Lasheen, Nabil Emad Donga, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Emam Ashour and Mostafa Abdelraouf Ziko.

In attack, Egypt will rely on the creativity and goalscoring ability of Mahmoud Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan, Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Hamza Abdelkarim.

The final selection highlights the depth available to Hossam Hassan across multiple positions as Egypt prepare for the challenges ahead.

One notable omission from the squad is Oktay Abdullah, who did not make the final list announced by the coaching staff.

His absence confirms one of the final decisions taken before the team begins its journey to North America.

The announcement also marks an important milestone in Egypt’s preparations, with attention now shifting fully towards the tournament itself.

Team director Ibrahim Hassan confirmed that the Egyptian delegation will travel to the United States on Saturday evening as preparations enter their final phase.

Before the World Cup begins, Egypt are scheduled to play one last international friendly.

The Pharaohs will face Brazil on 6 June in Ohio in what is expected to be their final test before entering competitive action.

The match is likely to provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to assess the squad’s readiness and fine-tune tactical plans ahead of the tournament.

Egypt have been placed in Group G, where they will face Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

The draw presents a challenging route for the Pharaohs, who will be seeking a strong start in a group featuring teams from three different continents.

With the tournament expanding to 48 teams for the first time, nations across the world are preparing for a new World Cup format that promises more matches and greater opportunities.

For Egypt, the focus will be on building momentum quickly and making the most of the experience within the squad.

The presence of established stars such as Salah, Marmoush and Trezeguet provides the team with proven quality, while younger players will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities on football’s biggest stage.

As the countdown to the tournament continues, Egypt now have clarity over the players entrusted with carrying the nation’s hopes in North America.

The final squad announcement closes one chapter of preparation and opens another as the Pharaohs turn their full attention to the challenge of competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Egypt’s final 26-man World Cup squad

Goalkeepers

• Mohamed El Shenawy
• Mostafa Shobier
• El Mahdy Soliman
• Mohamed Alaa

Defenders

• Mohamed Hany
• Tarek Alaa
• Hamdy Fathy
• Rami Rabia
• Yasser Ibrahim
• Hossam Abdelmaguid
• Mohamed Abdelmonem
• Ahmed Fatouh
• Karim Hafez

Midfielders

• Marwan Attia
• Mohannad Lasheen
• Nabil Emad Donga
• Mahmoud Saber
• Ahmed Sayed Zizo
• Emam Ashour
• Mostafa Abdelraouf Ziko

Forwards

• Mahmoud Trezeguet
• Ibrahim Adel
• Haitham Hassan
• Mohamed Salah
• Omar Marmoush
• Hamza Abdelkarim