⚽ Final Stage of World Cup Preparation
Egypt’s national football team 🇪🇬 has officially begun the final phase of preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🌍⚽ after arriving in Cleveland, Ohio, USA 🇺🇸.
✈️ Long Journey and Camp Settlement
The team traveled for nearly 12 hours ✈️ before settling into their training base, where daily training sessions will take place over the coming days.
Head coach Hossam Hassan immediately began implementing the final preparation plan for the squad.
🧠 Intensive Training Program
Egypt is undergoing an intensive training program ⚽🔥 focusing on physical fitness, tactical discipline, and match readiness.
The coaching staff is working to ensure players reach peak performance ahead of the tournament.
🔥 High-Profile Friendly vs Brazil
Egypt will face Brazil 🇧🇷 on June 7 in a high-profile friendly match, serving as their final test before the World Cup.
The match will help the technical staff evaluate players and finalize tactical decisions.
👤 Full Administrative Support
The delegation is led by Khaled El-Darandaly, vice president of the Egyptian FA 🏟️, ensuring full support and coordination during the camp.
⭐ Final Squad
The squad includes 26 players led by Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬, alongside:
Omar Marmoush
Trezeguet
Emam Ashour
Ahmed Sayed Zizo
Goalkeepers and defenders are also included in a balanced squad designed for World Cup competition.
🌍 Group Stage
Egypt will compete in Group 7 alongside:
Belgium 🇧🇪
Iran 🇮🇷
New Zealand 🇳🇿
A highly competitive group requiring maximum focus and preparation.
🏆 World Cup Ambition
Fans are hopeful that Egypt can deliver a strong performance and make a deep run in the tournament 🌍⚽.
The Ohio camp is seen as the starting point of a new journey for Egyptian football.



