The technical staff of the Egyptian national football team, led by Hossam Hassan, made an important decision after the Pharaohs concluded their participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The Egyptian national team delivered an exceptional performance in the 2026 World Cup, advancing from the group stage for the first time by finishing second in Group Seven with 5 points, level with Belgium.
The Pharaohs defeated Australia in the round of 32 via penalties to reach the round of 16, where they faced defending champions Argentina and fell 3-2 in a match marked by widespread refereeing controversy.
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Boutoulat has learned that the Egyptian national team staff is currently searching for dual-nationality players and has asked the Egyptian Football Association to nominate standout talents.
The technical staff wishes to add another dual-nationality player to the Egyptian national team’s upcoming camp, following the successful experience of Haitham Hassan, winger of Spanish side Real Oviedo.
It is noted that the Egyptian national team will prepare during its September camp to begin its campaign in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, to be hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Egypt was drawn in the second group of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside Angola, Malawi and South Sudan.
