Egypt's national team manager, Hossam Hassan, has announced the date for the final squad list for the 2026 World Cup. Egyptian football fans are eagerly awaiting the revelation of the Pharaoh' representatives at the global event. According to Al-Youm Al-Sabah, Hassan will unveil the names of the selected players on May 15, before the final training camp kicks off in Cairo. A crucial training camp for Egypt before the World Cup The technical staff of the Egyptian national team has decided to launch the final training camp on May 20. This step aims to physically and technically prepare the players for the trip to American soil and for competing in the world championship. Reports indicate that Hassan's goal during this camp is to enhance the harmony among the selected players, alongside implementing the tactical aspects of the group stage. This will ensure the Egyptian team appears strong against its competitors. Hossam Hassan rejects a friendly match with Italy before the World Cup Hassan has also made his stance on playing a friendly match against Italy clear, rejecting the game scheduled for May 29 as part of Egypt's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The decision was made within the framework of the technical vision set by the coaching staff, which prefers to play friendly matches against teams like Iraq or Jordan, whose tactical styles are closer. This approach will provide the players with a better opportunity to gradually ramp up their preparation before traveling to the United States for a final friendly against Brazil.
