The official lineup of the Pharaohs against New Zealand… and Salah leads Egypt to the top of the group
The coaching staff of the Egyptian national team announced the official lineup that will play against New Zealand, in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, in a match that carries great importance for the Pharaohs in the race to qualify for the knockout rounds.
The confrontation comes at an ideal time for the Egyptian national team, after the match between Belgium and Iran ended in a goalless draw, a result that opened the door for the Pharaohs. To be at the top of the group if a victory is achieved and three points are obtained.
The star Mohamed Salah leads the starting lineup of the Egyptian national team, along with the attacking trio Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” and Emam Ashour and Marwan Marmoush, in light of the desire of the technical staff to achieve a victory that gives the team a great advantage before the final round.
The official Egyptian national team lineup is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy.
Defense line: Ahmed Fattouh, Hamdy Fathi, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Hani.
Midfield: Lashin, Marawan Attia, Emam Ashour.
Offensive line: Mohamed Salah, Zico, Omar Marmoush.
The Egyptian team enters the match in high spirits after the draw in the first round, setting its sights on achieving the first victory in the tournament, and seizing the top spot in the group before entering the decisive stages of the World Cup journey.
The fans are waiting What will Mohamed Salah’s companions offer in this confrontation, hoping to take a new step closer to the dream of qualifying for the next round and returning the Pharaohs to the forefront of global competition.