Egypt arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup back on the game’s biggest stage, and manager Hossam Hassan has confirmed his 26-man squad for the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Captain Mohamed Salah headlines the group, supported by Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, and Egypt begin their campaign in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.
This guide lists the full confirmed 26-man Egypt roster by position, a look at the tactical roles, and a projected starting XI for the group opener. You can also download a free printable one-page version of the squad using the button below.
2026 Egypt World Cup Roster
Hassan cut his preliminary group to the final 26 after the May 28 friendly against Russia, balancing the Al Ahly core with the European-based forwards Salah and Marmoush. The list below is the official 26 confirmed for the tournament. You can find team updates on the official FIFA Egypt team page.
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| Manager | Hossam Hassan |
| Captain | Mohamed Salah |
| Confirmed squad | 26 players |
| Group | Group G |
| Group opponents | Belgium, Iran, New Zealand |
| Announced | May 29, 2026 |
Egypt Roster Position Breakdown & Tactical Roles
Goalkeepers
- Mohamed El Shenawy – Al Ahly
- Mostafa Shobeir – Al Ahly
- El-Mahdi Soliman – Zamalek
- Mohamed Alaa – El Gouna
Defenders
- Mohamed Hany – Al Ahly
- Tarek Alaa – Zed
- Hamdy Fathy – Al Wakrah
- Rami Rabia – Al Ain
- Yasser Ibrahim – Al Ahly
- Hossam Abdelmaguid – Zamalek
- Mohamed Abdelmonem – OGC Nice
- Ahmed Fatouh – Zamalek
- Karim Hafez – Pyramids
Midfielders
- Marwan Ateya – Al Ahly
- Mohanad Lasheen – Pyramids
- Nabil Emad (Dunga) – Al Najma
- Mahmoud Saber – Zed
- Ahmed Sayed (Zizo) – Al Ahly
- Emam Ashour – Al Ahly
- Mostafa Ziko – Pyramids
- Mahmoud Hassan (Trezeguet) – Al Ahly
- Ibrahim Adel – Nordsjaelland
- Haissem Hassan – Real Oviedo
Forwards / Attackers
- Mohamed Salah (C) – Liverpool
- Omar Marmoush – Manchester City
- Hamza Abdelkarim – Barcelona
Predicted Egypt Starting XI: Group Stage Opener
The lineup below is one likely setup in a 4-2-3-1 for the opening match. It is a projection based on recent team selection and current form, not an official team sheet.
Predicted Lineup Layout
- GK: El Shenawy
- DEF: Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Abdelmonem, Fatouh
- MID: Ateya, Emam Ashour, Zizo
- FWD: Trezeguet, Salah, Marmoush
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Egypt World Cup Roster
Is this the final Egypt World Cup roster?
Yes. Hossam Hassan named the final 26-man squad on May 29, 2026, and it is the list Egypt will take into the group stage. Squad changes are permitted only in the event of a serious injury before the team’s opening match.
Where can I track the full tournament brackets?
You can follow every round with our free printable 2026 World Cup bracket, and build your own picks with the Custom Bracket Maker.
Who does Egypt play in the group stage?
Egypt play in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. You can view the full Egypt match schedule, with dates, venues, and kickoff times, on our 2026 Egypt World Cup schedule page.
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