Egypt officially call up Liverpool star for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Egypt have called up a provisional 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer. Image Credits: Imago ImagesMohamed Salah has officially been called up by Egypt for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Liverpool talisman named in Hossam Hassan’s provisional 27-man squad ahead of the finals in North America this summer.The Egyptian FA confirmed that Salah is among the attacking leaders in a group that also includes Omar Marmoush and Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, with one player still to be cut before FIFA’s 26-man deadline.Salah’s inclusion was never in doubt after he fired Egypt to qualification with nine goals in the CAF campaign, making him the top scorer in African qualifying.Before flying to the United States, Egypt will host Russia in Cairo on 28 May in a key friendly used to trim the squad from 27 to 26, with the coaching staff treating it as a final audition for fringe names.Further tune‑ups are planned in early June, with Brazil reported as another high-profile opponent as the Pharaohs look to sharpen against top‑tier sides before heading to their World Cup base.Egypt have been drawn in Group G alongside Asian heavyweights Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand, with their opening game on the 15th of June against Belgium.Egypt will be based in Spokane, Washington, using Gonzaga University’s Luger Field as their training centre while staying at a nearby resort complex.The full Egypt squad is as follows: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 Abdelmonemn (Nice), Ahmed Fatouh (Zamalek), Karim Hafez (Pyramids).Midfielders: Marwan Ateya (Al Ahly), Mohanad Lasheen (Pyramids), Nabil Emad (Al Najma), Mahmoud Saber (Zed), Ahmed Zizo (Al Ahly), Emam Ashour (Al Ahly), Mostafa Ziko (Pyramids), Mahmoud Trezeguet (Al Ahly), Ibrahim Adel (Nordsjaelland), Haissem Hassan (Real Ovideo).Forwards: Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Aqtay Abdallah (Enppi), Hamza Abdelkarim (Barcelona).