Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up
Summary
Mohamed Salah will lead Egypt's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with teen talent Hamza Abdel Karim included. Egypt's campaign starts June 15 against Belgium in Seattle, with a final friendly versus Brazil on June 6.
Key Points
- Mohamed Salah will captain Egypt's final squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
- 18-year-old Hamza Abdel Karim, on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic, earned a call-up to the squad.
- Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is expected to spearhead Egypt's attack during the tournament.
- Egypt will begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle and play a friendly against Brazil on June 6 in Ohio.
