Egypt have announced their final World Cup squad with Mohamed Salah as captain. Coach Hossam Hassan included 18-year-old Abdel Karim as a surprise in the 26-man squad. Egypt’s attack also features Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush.
As their final warm-up before the World Cup proper, Egypt face a strong Brazil in Ohio on June 6. They then begin their World Cup campaign against European giants Belgium in Seattle on June 15. Their other two opponents in Group G are New Zealand and Iran.
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El-Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa.
Defenders: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Ahmed Fattouh, Tarek Alaa, Rami Rabia, Hamdi Fathi, Karim Hafez.
Midfielders: Mohamed Salah, Marwan Attia, Ahmed Mostafa, Mahmoud Hassan, Emam Ashour, Mostafa Abdel Raouf, Mohanad Lasheen, Haitham Hassan, Mahmoud Saber, Ibrahim Adel, Nabil Emad.
Forwards: Omar Marmoush, Hamza Abdel Karim.
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