Egypt World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26-Player Roster
The Egypt World Cup Squad 2026 has already made history. Hossam Hassan’s 26 players, captained by Mohamed Salah, finished second in Group G, then beat Australia on penalties to reach the round of 16 for the first time. The Pharaohs now face reigning world champions Argentina on July 7 in Atlanta.
Salah leads an attack backed by Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush and a strong Al Ahly spine of eight home based players. Egypt returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2018 and turned it into their best run yet, sealing a first ever tournament win and a first-ever knockout victory inside two weeks.
Below is the full Egypt World Cup Squad 2026 roster with caps and goals, plus every result so far, the key players, and what comes next against Argentina.
Egypt World Cup Squad 2026: Full 26 Player Roster
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Mohamed El Shenawy | Al Ahly | 37 | 77 | 0 |
| GK | Mostafa Shobeir | Al Ahly | 26 | 10 | 0 |
| GK | El Mahdy Soliman | Zamalek | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| GK | Mohamed Alaa | El Gouna | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | Yasser Ibrahim | Al Ahly | 33 | 18 | 1 |
| DF | Mohamed Hany | Al Ahly | 30 | 43 | 0 |
| DF | Hossam Abdelmaguid | Zamalek | 25 | 13 | 0 |
| DF | Ramy Rabia | Al Ain | 33 | 47 | 6 |
| DF | Mohamed Abdelmonem | OGC Nice | 27 | 36 | 3 |
| DF | Ahmed Fatouh | Zamalek | 28 | 39 | 1 |
| DF | Karim Hafez | Pyramids FC | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| DF | Tarek Alaa | ZED FC | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| MF | Emam Ashour | Al Ahly | 28 | 29 | 0 |
| MF | Mostafa Ziko | Pyramids FC | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| MF | Hamdy Fathy | Al-Wakrah | 31 | 64 | 4 |
| MF | Mohanad Lasheen | Pyramids FC | 30 | 23 | 0 |
| MF | Nabil Emad (Donga) | Al Najma | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| MF | Marwan Attia | Al Ahly | 27 | 35 | 1 |
| MF | Mahmoud Saber | ZED FC | 24 | 15 | 1 |
| FW | Mohamed Salah (C) | Liverpool | 34 | 120 | 68 |
| FW | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | 27 | 50 | 11 |
| FW | Trézéguet | Al Ahly | 31 | 96 | 23 |
| FW | Zizo | Al Ahly | 30 | 64 | 5 |
| FW | Ibrahim Adel | FC Nordsjælland | 25 | 24 | 3 |
| FW | Haissem Hassan | Real Oviedo | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| FW | Hamza Abdelkarim | Barcelona Atlètic | 18 | 2 | 0 |
(C) = captain. Caps and goals reflect FIFA’s official squad list at the June 2026 announcement. Ages are correct as of June 15, 2026. Squad confirmed by the EFA on May 30, 2026.
For all 48 teams’ rosters, see our World Cup 2026 squads tracker.
Egypt’s Road to the Round of 16
Egypt went unbeaten in Group G and then knocked out Australia to reach the knockout stage for the first time in four World Cup appearances. Here is how the run unfolded.
Belgium 1-1 Egypt (June 15, Seattle)
Emam Ashour’s 20 yard strike on 19 minutes put Egypt ahead against the group favourites. Belgium levelled only after Romelu Lukaku came off the bench, forcing a Mohamed Hany own goal on 66 minutes. A 1-1 draw with a top seed was a statement opening result for the Pharaohs.
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt (June 21, Vancouver)
Egypt trailed to Finn Surman’s early header before Mostafa Ziko (58), Mohamed Salah (67), and Trézéguet (82) turned the game around. It was Egypt’s first ever World Cup win, 92 years after their tournament debut, and Salah became the oldest Egyptian ever to score at a World Cup.
Egypt 1-1 Iran (June 26, Seattle)
Mahmoud Saber fired Egypt ahead inside five minutes, but Ramin Rezaeian equalised for Iran on 14. The draw left Egypt second in Group G on goal difference behind Belgium, with both teams finishing on five points.
Round of 32: Egypt 1-1 Australia, won 4-2 on penalties (July 3)
Emam Ashour headed Egypt in front on 13 minutes before an own goal drew Australia level. The tie went to a shootout, where Salah calmly chipped his spot kick down the middle and Egypt held their nerve to win 4-2. It was the country’s first ever World Cup knockout victory.
Round of 16: Egypt vs Argentina
Egypt meet reigning world champions Argentina in the round of 16 on Monday, July 7, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium, with kick off at 12:00 PM ET (7:00 PM EEST in Egypt). Lionel Scaloni’s side edged Cape Verde in extra time to book the tie.
It is the toughest test of Egypt’s campaign, but Hossam Hassan’s team have already beaten the odds. A compact defence, quick transitions through Salah and Marmoush, and the belief from a shootout win give the Pharaohs a puncher’s chance. Victory would send Egypt into a first ever World Cup quarter final.
Egypt World Cup 2026 Schedule and Results
Every Egypt fixture at the 2026 World Cup, with results. The round of 16 kick off is listed in Eastern Time (ET) and Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).
| Date | Stage | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Group G | Belgium | 1-1 Draw |
| June 21 | Group G | New Zealand | 3-1 Win |
| June 26 | Group G | Iran | 1-1 Draw |
| July 3 | Round of 32 | Australia | 1-1, won 4-2 on pens |
| July 7 | Round of 16 | Argentina | 12:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM EEST |
Check the full 2026 World Cup schedule for all 104 match times and venues.
Quick Stats
A snapshot of the Egypt World Cup Squad 2026 as they push through the knockout rounds.
- Average age: 28.7 years
- Captain and talisman: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- Squad top scorer: Mohamed Salah, now on 68 international goals, second on Egypt’s all time list and one behind coach Hossam Hassan’s record of 69
- Al Ahly players: 8 (El Shenawy, Shobeir, Yasser Ibrahim, Hany, Attia, Ashour, Trézéguet, Zizo)
- Foreign based players: 9 (including Salah, Marmoush, and Abdelmonem)
- Youngest player: Hamza Abdelkarim, 18 (Barcelona Atlètic)
- Oldest player: El Mahdy Soliman, 39 (third choice goalkeeper)
Key Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah (C) | Liverpool
Salah is the captain and Egypt’s driving force. He scored the turning point goal against New Zealand and coolly chipped home his penalty in the shootout win over Australia. His 68 international goals sit second on Egypt’s all time list, one behind coach Hossam Hassan. In what is likely his final World Cup, everything still runs through him.
Emam Ashour | Al Ahly
Ashour has been the breakout star. The Al Ahly midfielder scored a superb 20 yard opener against Belgium and headed Egypt in front against Australia, two of the biggest goals of their campaign. His late runs from midfield give Egypt a scoring threat beyond Salah.
Omar Marmoush | Manchester City
Marmoush gives Egypt a second genuine threat in the final third. The Manchester City forward brings pace and movement, playing off Salah or through the middle, and offers a way to stretch defences that try to crowd out the captain.
Trézéguet | Al Ahly
Trézéguet was Egypt’s second top scorer in qualifying with five goals and sealed the New Zealand win with a late third. The winger cuts inside from the right, drives at defenders, and gives the attack balance when teams double up on Salah.
Mohamed El Shenawy | Al Ahly
El Shenawy is the calm, experienced first choice goalkeeper at 37, a multiple CAF Champions League winner with Al Ahly. His shot stopping kept Egypt in tight games, and his shootout presence helped see off Australia.
How Egypt Qualified for World Cup 2026
Egypt won CAF Group A ahead of Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. They opened with a 6-0 rout of Djibouti, Salah scoring four, and went unbeaten across all 10 matches with eight wins and two draws. FIFA highlighted Salah’s qualifying impact as the driving force of the campaign.
They sealed their place on October 8, 2025, with a 3-0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca, and finished top on 26 points, scoring 20 goals and conceding just two, the meanest defence in the group. Salah led all scorers with nine goals, with Trézéguet adding five. That blend of a world class finisher and a resolute defence is the platform Egypt carried into Group G.
Head Coach: Hossam Hassan
Hossam Hassan is an Egyptian football icon and the country’s all time leading scorer with 69 international goals. He took charge of the Pharaohs in early 2024, guided them through an unbeaten qualifying campaign, and has now led them to their first ever World Cup knockout stage. Few coaches understand the weight of the Egypt shirt better.
His side is built on a solid defensive block and quick transitions that release Salah and Marmoush, with the Al Ahly core providing structure. There is a neat subplot too: if Salah scores two more international goals, he passes Hassan’s national record on his own coach’s watch.
Group G Final Standings
Belgium and Egypt both finished on five points, with Belgium taking top spot on goal difference. Iran and New Zealand were eliminated. The full Group G standings and fixture tracker is on our groups page.
| Pos | Team | Played | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 5 | Won group (goal difference) |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 5 | Advanced to round of 32 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 1 | Eliminated |
FAQ About the Egypt World Cup Squad 2026
Has Egypt won a World Cup match?
Yes. Egypt won their first ever World Cup match on June 21, 2026, beating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver. Mostafa Ziko, Mohamed Salah, and Trézéguet scored as the Pharaohs came from behind, ending a 92 year wait since their 1934 debut.
How far have Egypt reached at the 2026 World Cup?
Egypt reached the round of 16 for the first time in their history. They finished second in Group G, then beat Australia 4-2 on penalties in the round of 32 for their first ever World Cup knockout win.
Who do Egypt play in the round of 16?
Egypt face reigning world champions Argentina in the round of 16 on Monday, July 7, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium, with kick off at 12:00 PM ET. It is the toughest test of their campaign.
Who is Egypt’s captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Mohamed Salah captains Egypt in what is likely his final World Cup. He scored against New Zealand and converted his penalty in the shootout win over Australia, and sits second on Egypt’s all time scoring list with 68 goals.
What is Egypt’s national team nickname?
Egypt are known as the Pharaohs, a nod to the country’s ancient rulers. They are Africa’s most successful side at the Africa Cup of Nations with a record seven titles, most recently in 2010.
Egypt’s World Cup 2026 Hopes
The Egypt World Cup Squad 2026 has already rewritten the record books. A team once known only for group stage exits now owns a first ever World Cup win, a first ever knockout victory, and a place in the round of 16. Salah, Marmoush, and a mean defence have delivered the run a football obsessed nation waited decades for.
Argentina stand between the Pharaohs and a first ever quarter final. Egypt go in as underdogs, but organised, experienced, and dangerous on the break, with Salah leading what is likely his final World Cup. Whatever happens on July 7, this is already Egypt’s greatest World Cup.
Page last updated: July 6, 2026, ahead of the round of 16 against Argentina.
