Egypt Coach Hails 18-Year-Old Abdelkarim as Salah’s Heir for World Cup 2026

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan believes 18-year-old forward Hamza Abdelkarim has the talent to step into Mohamed Salah’s role at the 2026 World Cup. Abdelkarim joined Barcelona permanently this June after a successful loan from Al Ahly. The teenager quickly rose through Egypt’s youth ranks and scored on his Juvenil debut. Hassan says the national team is shifting to a collective approach. New talents like Abdelkarim and Omar Marmoush will share the attacking burden as senior stars enter the later stages of their careers. Egypt opens its World Cup campaign against Belgium, followed by matches with New Zealand and Iran. The side aims to reach the knockout rounds for the first time.

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