Scouting intel
compiled 2026-06-21 · SonarSquad value
€147.20m
Coach
Hossam Hassan
Form (last 5)
WDDWW
Key players
Mohamed SalahRW · Still primary talisman, chance creator and scorer€22.00m
Mostafa MohamedCF · Physical focal point, key penalty-box presence€10.00m
Mohamed El ShenawyGK · Experienced shot-stopper, vocal organizer from back€2.50m
Ahmed HegazyCB · Aerially dominant leader anchoring back line€3.00m
Shape: Egypt usually line up in a compact 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 built on defensive discipline and structured spacing behind the ball. Possession is often steady but risk‑averse, with rapid right‑side transitions to exploit Salah’s pace and 1v1 ability in wide areas.
Numbers: Recent underlying numbers show relatively low open‑play xG for and against, reflecting a risk‑controlled game based on minimizing chances at both ends. Attacking output leans heavily on set pieces and individual quality rather than sustained high‑xG shot volume.
Key updates
- ▸Egypt secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 3–0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca.
- ▸Transfermarkt lists Egypt’s squad value at around €147.20m, making them one of Africa’s most valuable teams but still below Morocco and Algeria.
- ▸The confirmed World Cup 2026 squad list features a core of domestically based players supplemented by key Europe‑based stars such as Mohamed Salah and Mostafa Mohamed.
- ▸Average age of the current Egypt squad is just over 28, indicating a group largely in peak years with significant international experience.