Hossam Hassan, the technical director of the Egyptian national team, announced the official lineup with which he will face the anticipated match against Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Atlanta Stadium hosts Egypt's match against Argentina at seven o'clock in the evening today, Tuesday, within the round of 16 competitions of the World Cup.
The Egyptian national team's qualification to the round of 16 came after overcoming Australia on penalties with a score of 4-2.
While Argentina advanced, at the expense of Cape Verde, with a score of 3-2, after reaching extra time.
The Egyptian national team formation witnessed the return of Mohanad Lasheen after his absence from the Australia match due to suspension for accumulating yellow cards, at the expense of Hamdi Fathi.
Haitham Hassan is also present as a starter for the first time with the Egyptian national team in the World Cup, where he will partner with Mohamed Salah and Mustafa Zico in the attack.
The Egyptian national team formation against Argentina came as follows:
Goalkeeping: Mustafa Shobier.
Defense line: Mohamed Hany - Yasser Ibrahim - Rami Rabia - Karim Hafez.
Midfield line: Mohanad Lasheen - Marwan Attia - Imam Ashour.
Attack line: Haitham Hassan - Mustafa Zico - Mohamed Salah.
Six teams had secured their seats in the quarter-finals, namely: Morocco - France - Norway - England - Spain - and Belgium.
The round of 16 matches are scheduled to conclude this evening, Tuesday, with a match between the Swiss national team and its Colombian counterpart.
