Egypt's national team's exceptional journey in the 2026 World Cup has ended, and talk has now begun about the dreams and ambitions that must be realized in the next edition in 2030.
Egypt's national team succeeded in delivering a historic edition in the 2026 World Cup, which was held in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico with the participation of 48 teams.
The Pharaohs' national team achieved its first-ever victory in the World Cup, and also advanced past the group stage for the first time.
Hossam Hassan's squad also qualified for the round of 16 in a historic event for the first time as well.
There is no doubt that expectations have risen among the Egyptian public, as everyone has started dreaming now of a new achievement in the 2030 World Cup and qualifying for the quarterfinals, and why not advancing to the semifinals.
Perhaps the first step taken in preparation for the upcoming period is the renewal of Hossam Hassan's contract, which is expected to continue until 2030 according to statements from Football Association officials.
The 2030 World Cup finals are scheduled to be hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal.
Over the coming years, Hossam Hassan will be tasked with renewing the national team's blood, introducing new elements, and lowering the age profile.
This step appears necessary, given the advancing ages of several stars from the current generation who participated in the 2026 World Cup, which may place Egypt's national team before major challenges in the coming years.
There are players like Mohamed Salah who will be 38 years old if he decides to continue with the national team until 2030.
Other players will exceed the age of thirty, such as Fatouh, Imam Ashour, Omar Marmoush, and Mohamed Abdelmonem.
Meanwhile, the youngest player will be Hamza Abdelkarim, while the oldest will be Mohamed El-Shenawy, who will exceed the age of forty, provided he does not retire internationally before the 2030 World Cup.
Follow the ages of Egypt's national team's most prominent players if they continue until the 2030 World Cup from here or view the attached album above
