🇪🇬 Egypt World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Egypt's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group G, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code EGY
Pharaohs return after 2018. Mohamed Salah's nation still chases a first World Cup knockout appearance despite AFCON dominance. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Egypt travel with 26 players in Group G, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group G with Belgium, Iran and New Zealand. Egypt fight Belgium for top spot. Hassan Hassaneinhassan Hossam leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1 through Salah, structured mid-block, counter-first philosophy and set-piece delivery.
CAF qualifying. Egypt's Cairo atmosphere and star quality carried them through. 2018. group stage; 1990, 1934 also appeared. FIFA's published shirt names include ABDELKARIM, M. SALAH, MARMOUSH and M. TREZEGUET among the 26 call-ups. 17 players were listed with EGY clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 M. ELSHENAWY (Al Ahly FC (EGY)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Belgium's golden generation ageing. Egypt sense opportunity. Round of 32 if Salah fires; Round of 16 would be historic.
Egypt squad snapshot
- Nation
- Egypt 🇪🇬
- FIFA code
- EGY
- Players
- 26
- Group
- G
- Group rivals
- Belgium, IR Iran, New Zealand
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Hassan Hassaneinhassan Hossam
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- M. ELSHENAWY (Al Ahly FC (EGY))
- Squad balance
- 4 GK · 8 DF · 7 MF · 7 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Mohamed Salah — key figure in Egypt's tournament plans
- Omar Marmoush — key figure in Egypt's tournament plans
- Mohamed Elneny — key figure in Egypt's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-2-3-1 through Salah, structured mid-block, counter-first philosophy and set-piece delivery.
Qualification path
CAF qualifying — Egypt's Cairo atmosphere and star quality carried them through.
Recent World Cups
2018 — group stage; 1990, 1934 also appeared.
Knockout outlook
Round of 32 if Salah fires; Round of 16 would be historic.
Group G opponents
- Belgium — Belgium's golden generation ageing — Egypt sense opportunity.
- IR Iran — Similar counter-attacking DNA — tactical mirror match.
- New Zealand — Group stage opponent.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Egypt's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many Pharaohs are on FIFA's published 2026 squad list?
Egypt (EGY) listed 26 players on 2026-06-03, with Mohamed Salah the headline name. Belgium, Iran and New Zealand share Group G, and shirt numbers with club affiliations are in the roster above.
Who is Egypt's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Hassan Hassaneinhassan Hossam (Egypt) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1 through Salah, structured mid-block, counter-first philosophy and set-piece delivery.
Which players stand out on Egypt's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include ABDELKARIM, M. SALAH, MARMOUSH and M. TREZEGUET. Fans and media often watch Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Elneny, and FIFA's sheet lists ABDELKARIM, M. SALAH, MARMOUSH and M. TREZEGUET among the call-ups. Egypt registered 7 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Egypt World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Egypt squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Egypt's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.