Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has unveiled his squad list for the September 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with a blend of experience, exciting returns, and a debut call-up.

One of the headline inclusions is Amr El Gazzar, the National Bank of Egypt defender, who earns his first-ever call-up to the Pharaohs’ senior team. Also returning to the fold is Pyramids midfielder Mohannad Lasheen, making his comeback after last featuring at the Africa Cup of Nations. Marwan Attia of Al Ahly also reclaims his place after recovering from a hernia injury.

As expected, the talismanic Mohamed Salah leads the attack alongside Mostafa Mohamed and Omar Marmoush, while the goalkeeping unit features trusted names such as Mohamed El Shenawy and promising youngster Mostafa Shobeir.

Full Egypt Squad

Goalkeepers: Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Mostafa Shobeir (Al Ahly), Mohamed Sobhy (Zamalek), Abdelaziz El Balouty (National Bank)

Defenders: Rami Rabia (Al Ain, UAE), Khaled Sobhi (Al Masry), Amr El Gazzar (National Bank), Hossam Abdelmaguid (Zamalek), Mohamed Rabia (ZED), Mohamed Hany (Al Ahly), Ahmed Eid (Al Masry), Mohamed Hamdy (Pyramids), Ahmed Nabil “Koka” (Al Ahly)

Midfielders: Hamdi Fathi (Al Wakrah, Qatar), Nabil Emad (Zamalek), Marwan Attia (Al Ahly), Mahmoud Saber (ZED), Mohannad Lasheen (Pyramids), Ahmed Sayed “Zizo” (Al Ahly), Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” (Al Ahly), Omar Marmoush (Manchester City), Ibrahim Adel (Al Jazira, UAE)

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes), Osama Faisal (National Bank)

Fixtures

September 5: Egypt vs Ethiopia (Cairo International Stadium)

September 10: Burkina Faso vs Egypt

Currently sitting comfortably at the top of Group A with 16 points, Egypt hold a five-point lead over Burkina Faso and remain firm favourites to progress to the final qualifying rounds.