World Cup 2026: Egypt face defensive crisis as Mohamed Hany doubts grow ahead of Argentina clash

Egypt has been dealt another setback ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Argentina, with concerns emerging over the fitness of key defender Mohamed Hany.

As per reports, the right-back is now a major doubt for the match after suffering a concussion during Egypt’s previous game against Australia. The injury has raised alarm within the Egyptian camp as they prepare to face one of the tournament favourites.

Hany is currently undergoing medical evaluation, with the national team’s technical and medical staff awaiting the final results before making a decision on his availability. His condition will be closely monitored in the hours leading up to the crucial knockout fixture.

To make matters worse for Egypt, there are also concerns over defender Ahmed Fatouh, who is reportedly struggling with a hamstring injury. His potential absence further limits defensive options for the coaching staff at a decisive stage of the competition.

With two key defenders uncertain, Egypt’s backline could face a major reshuffle just days before taking on the reigning world champions. The situation places added pressure on the squad, as they attempt to balance recovery, preparation, and tactical planning.

The Egyptian technical team is now awaiting the final medical report on Mohamed Hany before confirming whether he will be fit enough to feature against Argentina, in what is expected to be one of their toughest tests of the tournament.