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Egypt

CAF • Coach: Hossam Hassan • Formation: 4-3-3

Team History & Profile

The Egypt national football team, nicknamed The Pharaohs, represents Egypt in men's international football, and is governed by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), the governing body of football in Egypt.

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments
Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-3-3

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Hossam Hassan

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging Egypt's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

# Pos Player Name Club
1 GK Mohamed El-Shennawy squad photo for Egypt, goalkeeper, jersey number 1. Mohamed El-Shennawy Al Ahly
2 RB Omar Gaber squad photo for Egypt, right back, jersey number 2. Omar Gaber Pyramids
4 CB Ahmed Hegazi squad photo for Egypt, center back, jersey number 4. Ahmed Hegazi Al-Ittihad
5 CB Mahmoud Hamdy squad photo for Egypt, center back, jersey number 5. Mahmoud Hamdy Al Ahly
3 LB Ahmed Fatouh squad photo for Egypt, left back, jersey number 3. Ahmed Fatouh Zamalek
6 CM Tarek Hamed squad photo for Egypt, central midfielder, jersey number 6. Tarek Hamed Zamalek
8 CM Emam Ashour squad photo for Egypt, central midfielder, jersey number 8. Emam Ashour Al Ahly
10 RW Mohamed Salah squad photo for Egypt, right winger, jersey number 10. Mohamed Salah Liverpool
7 LW Trézéguet squad photo for Egypt, left winger, jersey number 7. Trézéguet Trabzonspor
9 FW Mostafa Mohamed squad photo for Egypt, forward, jersey number 9. Mostafa Mohamed Nantes
11 LW Omar Marmoush squad photo for Egypt, left winger, jersey number 11. Omar Marmoush Eintracht Frankfurt
14 AM Afsha squad photo for Egypt, attacking midfielder, jersey number 14. Afsha Al Ahly
20 FW Ahmed Koka squad photo for Egypt, forward, jersey number 20. Ahmed Koka Olympiacos
12 GK Mohamed Abou Gabal squad photo for Egypt, goalkeeper, jersey number 12. Mohamed Abou Gabal Zamalek
15 CM Amr El Sulaya squad photo for Egypt, central midfielder, jersey number 15. Amr El Sulaya Al Ahly
13 FW Mahmoud Hassan squad photo for Egypt, forward, jersey number 13. Mahmoud Hassan Konyaspor

Egypt Legends

  • ★ National Pioneers
  • ★ Historic Squad Members

Egypt Matches

Group G Match 38
Egypt
Egypt
VS
Iran
Iran
📅 June 13, 2026
Group G Match 40
Egypt
Egypt
VS
New Zealand
New Zealand
📅 June 18, 2026
Group G Match 41
Egypt
Egypt
VS
Belgium
Belgium
📅 June 25, 2026