Egypt World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Egypt World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Egypt match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Egypt will play in Group G and opens group play against Belgium before facing New Zealand and Iran.
🇪🇬 Egypt Team Overview
Egypt returns to the World Cup with one of Africa’s most recognizable squads, led by experienced stars and a strong defensive foundation. The Pharaohs will try to use that quality to make a serious push out of the group.
- Confederation: CAF
- Group: Group G
- Head coach: Hossam Hassan
- Nickname: The Pharaohs
📅 Egypt Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs Egypt | 3:00 PM | Seattle | Lumen Field |
| June 21, 2026 | Egypt vs New Zealand | 3:00 PM | Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium |
| June 26, 2026 | Iran vs Egypt | 8:00 PM | Vancouver | BC Place |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Egypt Projected Squad
This projected Egypt squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Mohamed El Shenawy
- Mohamed Sobhi
- Mostafa Shobeir
🛡️ Defenders
- Ahmed Hegazi
- Mohamed Abdelmonem
- Omar Kamal
- Mohamed Hamdy
- Rami Rabia
- Mohamed Hany
- Ahmed Ramadan
⚙️ Midfielders
- Marwan عطية
- Hamdi Fathi
- Emam Ashour
- Ahmed Sayed Zizo
- Mohamed Magdy Afsha
- Nabil Emad Dunga
🎯 Forwards
- Mohamed Salah
- Mostafa Mohamed
- Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet
- Omar Marmoush
- Mostafa Fathi
- Ibrahim Adel
🧑🏫 Egypt Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Hossam Hassan
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Egypt confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Egypt Players To Watch
- Mohamed Salah – Egypt’s biggest star and one of the most dangerous attackers in the tournament.
- Omar Marmoush – a dynamic forward who can score and create chances.
- Mostafa Mohamed – a strong central attacking option.
- Ahmed Hegazi – an experienced defensive leader.
- Mohamed El Shenawy – a key goalkeeper who can keep Egypt competitive in tight matches.
- Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet – a proven attacking contributor on the international stage.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-3-3
- GK: Mohamed El Shenawy
- DEF: Mohamed Hany, Ahmed Hegazi, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Hamdy
- MID: Hamdi Fathi, Emam Ashour, Ahmed Sayed Zizo
- FWD: Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Mohamed, Omar Marmoush
🏆 Egypt World Cup History
Egypt has a proud football history and returns to the World Cup looking for a stronger performance than in its previous appearance in 2018. The Pharaohs remain one of Africa’s most recognized national teams.
📊 Egypt Group Information
Egypt is in Group G alongside:
- Egypt
- Belgium
- New Zealand
- Iran
🔗 More Egypt World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlantic Time
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Egypt federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.