Egypt's national team manager includes Barcelona youth player Hamza Abdel Karim on preliminary World Cup squad

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Egypt's national team manager confirmed Hamza Abdel Karim, a Barcelona youth player, is on the preliminary World Cup squad. The 18-year-old joined Barcelona from Al Ahly on loan and has shown good form. Egypt is in Group G with Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand. The 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 teams, will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.


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