Squad admin. The harder question is two World Cup wins since 1990.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has named a 27-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup, with one player to be cut after Egypt's friendly against Russia on May 28.
While Egypt preps for 2026 with a bloated 27-man roster, the real question isn't who Hassan cuts. It's whether the Pharaohs can finally shed their World Cup curse that's seen them win just two matches across four tournaments since 1990. This provisional squad announcement feels more like administrative theater when Egypt's deeper issue remains their inability to translate AFCON dominance into global relevance, a pattern that's plagued North African football for decades.
While Egypt preps for 2026 with a bloated 27-man roster, the real question isn't who Hassan cuts. It's whether the Pharaohs can finally shed their World Cup curse that's seen them win just two matches across four tournaments since 1990. This provisional squad announcement feels more like administrative theater when Egypt's deeper issue remains their inability to translate AFCON dominance into global relevance, a pattern that's plagued North African football for decades.
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