The ambitions of the "Pharaohs"

HNN.VN - With a squad combining experience and youth, Egypt enters the 2026 World Cup with high expectations. In Group G, the African representative is considered a strong contender for qualification and could well become a sensation of the tournament.

The partnership between Salah (number 10) and Marmoush provides a formidable attacking force for Egypt. Photo: Getty Images

Belief in Salah

Egypt recently concluded their pre-World Cup 2026 friendly matches with a win against Russia and a loss against Brazil. While the results weren't perfect, the "Pharaohs'" performances offered many positive signs. Against Russia, coach Hossam Hassan's players demonstrated strong organization and sharp counter-attacks. Meanwhile, the loss to Brazil partly reflected the gap in quality between them and a title contender, but also showed that Egypt is capable of causing difficulties for stronger teams.

Egypt's biggest asset at the 2026 World Cup remains Mohamed Salah. At 34 years old, the captain is likely to be participating in his final World Cup. Salah is expected to be central to all of the "Pharaohs'" attacking strategies, with his ability to create breakthroughs on the wing and generate scoring opportunities for his teammates.

The belief in Salah is entirely justified. The striker was a key factor in Egypt's journey to North America, scoring 9 goals in the African World Cup qualifiers. Furthermore, with 67 goals for the national team, Salah is close to breaking Egypt's all-time scoring record, previously held by coach Hossam Hassan during his playing career. The 2026 World Cup presents an opportunity for him to etch his name into a new historical milestone for Egyptian football.

Alongside Salah in attack will be Omar Marmoush. Possessing impressive acceleration, wide range of movement, and sharp finishing in the penalty area, Marmoush is considered a key player who can share the goal-scoring burden with the captain. The combination of Salah's experience and class with Marmoush's youth and energy gives Egypt a formidable attacking duo. Not relying solely on these two stars, the "Pharaohs'" attack also boasts several quality backup options. Mahmoud Trezeguet, with his extensive experience at the national team level, Emam Ashour, with his energy in midfield, and the young talent Hamza Abdelkarim can all create explosive moments when given the opportunity.

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Under the guidance of coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt is developing a highly pragmatic yet effective playing style. The North African team prioritizes defensive solidity, often maintaining a low defensive line and waiting for opportunities to launch fast counter-attacks based on the breakthrough abilities of Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. The effectiveness of this tactic was clearly demonstrated in the African World Cup qualifiers, where Egypt conceded only two goals in nine matches. This solid defensive foundation is becoming the springboard for the "Pharaohs" to harbor ambitions of creating a surprise at the 2026 World Cup.

Egypt (in red) are hoping to advance beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time. Photo: Getty Images

The challenge is called Iran.

In Group G of the 2026 World Cup, Iran is considered a direct rival of Egypt in the race for a place in the knockout round. The Asian representative is a formidable opponent, having participated in the world's biggest football tournament four times in a row. The team is known for its disciplined, physically strong playing style and well-organized defense. Thanks to this, Iran has often caused difficulties for opponents considered stronger.

The clash between Egypt and Iran in the final match of Group G is predicted to be a tense battle of wits between coach Hossam Hassan and coach Amir Ghalenoei (Iran). Both coaches build their teams on a foundation of tight defense, willing to cede possession to the opponent while waiting for the opportune moment to deliver the decisive blow. In such a game, the difference could come from moments of brilliance from star players. With Salah and Marmoussh having proven their class in top leagues, Egypt is considered slightly superior in their ability to finish the match.

If they overcome Iran, the door to the knockout round will be wide open for "the Pharaohs". Then, the dream of advancing beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time will no longer be so far-fetched, and Egypt could very well become one of the exciting surprises of the tournament in North America.

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