Hamza Abdelkarim, an 18-year-old forward developing in Barcelona’s youth system, has been included in Egypt’s World Cup squad. He was not expected to reach the final selection, but Egypt manager Hossam Hassan chose to trust his potential ahead of the tournament. Abdelkarim drew attention after joining Barcelona earlier in the year on a loan deal from Al-Ahly that includes an option to make the move permanent. He has impressed in Barcelona’s youth setup and scored in early appearances. Egypt’s squad remains centered on established stars such as Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, while Abdelkarim is expected to add technical quality and confidence to the attacking group. Egypt will open Group G against Belgium on June 15, then play New Zealand, and finish against Iran late in the group stage.
"Teenage forward Hamza Abdelkarim has officially been included in Egypt's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, in what has become one of the biggest talking points surrounding the national team. The 18-year-old attacker was not expected to make the final selection, especially considering he is still developing within Barcelona's youth system. However, Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has decided to place his trust in the youngster's potential ahead of the tournament."
"Barcelona secured his signing from Egyptian side Al-Ahly on a loan deal that includes an option to make the transfer permanent. Since then, the young forward has impressed within the club's youth setup and managed to find the back of the net during his early appearances. Earns huge opportunity with Egypt Egypt's squad still revolves around established stars like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, but the decision to include Abdelkarim shows the coaching staff is also planning for the future."
"The young Barcelona forward joins a group of attacking players expected to carry Egypt's goalscoring threat during the competition. Despite his lack of experience at senior elite level, the national team clearly believes his technical quality and confidence can offer something different. Record in the making Egypt have been placed in Group G and will begin their World Cup journey against Belgium on June 15."
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