Egypt Unveil Final 26-Man Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup as Mohamed Salah Leads the Pharaohs

Egypt have officially confirmed their final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Mohamed Salah set to lead the Pharaohs at the global tournament.

The World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, and Egypt will be hoping to make a strong impression on their return to football’s biggest stage.

Egypt has been drawn in Group G and will begin their campaign against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle. The North Africans will also face New Zealand and Iran in the group phase.

Egypt's 26-Man World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), El-Mahdi Soliman (Zamalek), Mohamed Alaa (El Gouna).

Defenders: Mohamed Abdelmonem (Nice), Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim (Al Ahly), Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ahmed Fattouh (Zamalek), Tarek Alaa (ZED), Rami Rabia (Al ‌Ain), Hamdi Fathi (Al Wakrah), Karim Hafez (Pyramids).

Midfielders: ​Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Marwan Attia, Ahmed Mostafa “Zizo”, ‌Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet”, Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Abdel Raouf, Mohannad Lasheen (Pyramids), Haitham Hassan (Real Oviedo), Mahmoud Saber (ZED), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjælland), Nabil Emad (Al-Najma).

Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Hamza ⁠Abdel Karim (Barcelona ⁠Atletic).