The Egypt national team begins a new chapter in its football journey following the prestigious achievement at the 2026 World Cup, with hopes and ambitions for a generation capable of rewriting history and achieving glory.
The coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, has maintained the core structure of the national team, including all players who participated in the World Cup, except for one or two. Injuries have sidelined Trezeguet and Mohamed El Shenawy. As usual, there is controversy over the excluded players, particularly from Zamalek and Pyramids, who have dominated the local competitions over the past two seasons. However, Hossam Hassan, the head coach, has his own vision and perspective, supported by experts and coaches, as he is the one who will bear the responsibility for any failures.
Egypt is preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September and November, facing Angola, South Sudan, and then Malawi. The team aims to win all matches to get closer to early qualification for the tournament scheduled for next summer. Therefore, they are taking the matches seriously, and no changes have been made to the selected players' list, emphasizing the necessity of having all professionals, including Mohamed Salah, Hamza Abdel Karim, and Marwan Hamdy.
