Egypt Name 27-Man World Cup Squad With Salah And Marmoush
Egypt named a 27-man World Cup 2026 squad led by Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, and Imam Ashour. Hossam Hassan’s staff will cut one player after the May 28 friendly against Russia. The list gives the Pharaohs an extra goalkeeper while the final 26-player submission approaches.
The Egypt national team enters its final camp with a senior core and several younger names. Salah remains the attacking reference, while Marmoush gives Egypt a second elite forward from Europe. Follow the full FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule as group-stage preparation narrows.
Salah And Marmoush Lead A 27-Man Egypt List
Egypt’s list includes four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eleven midfielders, and three listed forwards. Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El-Mahdi Soliman, and Mohamed Alaa give the staff one extra option before the final squad cut. That structure points to a practical camp plan, because one goalkeeper can be removed without changing the outfield balance.
The defence includes Mohamed Hani, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez, Tarek Alaa, Hamdi Fathi, and Hossam Abdelmagid. Midfield carries the deepest section of the squad, with Marwan Atia, Mohannad Lasheen, Nabil Emad Dunga, Mahmoud Saber, Zizo, Imam Ashour, Zico, Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan, and Salah. Marmoush, Oktay Abdullah, and Hamza Abdelkarim form the named forward group.
The balance also gives Egypt several ways to build its final matchday squad. Hassan can keep a compact midfield around Atia and Dunga, or add more ball-carrying through Ashour and Zizo. The final cut will show whether Egypt values a fourth goalkeeper or an extra outfield option for tournament flexibility.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, El-Mahdi Soliman, Mohamed Alaa |
| Defenders | Mohamed Hani, Tarek Alaa, Hamdi Fathi, Rami Rabia, Yasser Ibrahim, Hossam Abdelmagid, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ahmed Fattouh, Karim Hafez |
| Midfielders | Marwan Atia, Mohannad Lasheen, Nabil Emad Dunga, Mahmoud Saber, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Imam Ashour, Mostafa Abdelraouf Zico, Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Ibrahim Adel, Haitham Hassan, Mohamed Salah |
| Forwards | Omar Marmoush, Oktay Abdullah, Hamza Abdelkarim |
Russia Friendly Sets Up The Final Cut
Egypt’s camp starts at the National Teams Center on May 21. The Russia friendly on May 28 gives Hassan’s staff one more selection test before naming the final 26. FIFA’s final squad limit leaves Egypt with one decision still open, so the friendly carries real weight for fringe players.
The squad also shows how Egypt wants to protect its main attacking names. Salah and Trezeguet can operate from wide areas, while Marmoush can lead the line or attack space from the left. That mix should let Egypt adjust between possession spells and direct counters.
The bigger selection question sits behind the headline names. Egypt has enough midfield options to choose a compact block, yet the staff must decide how many creative players fit around Salah and Marmoush. That choice will shape the Pharaohs’ tempo before their first group match.
The 27-man list also gives younger players a clear audition window. Hamza Abdelkarim, Oktay Abdullah, and Haitham Hassan can still influence the final shape if they handle camp intensity well. Egypt’s final list should reveal whether the staff wants extra pace, extra control, or a safer defensive profile.
Egypt’s selection has one more practical layer. The staff can use the Russia match to test player combinations rather than chase a fixed starting eleven. That makes the friendly a final evaluation tool, not just a warm-up before the tournament.
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Egypt now has its working tournament group together, and the Russia friendly should decide the last roster call before travel plans lock.
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