"Indeed, according to SPORT, Hamza will be a part of the Egyptian national team squad that will fly to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next month. The 18-year-old striker is part of a provisional 50-man shortlist from which Egypt manager Hossam Hassan would select his final World Cup squad. Now, SPORT, citing sources within the Egyptian Football Federation, claims that Hassan and members of the federation have contacted the striker and informed him to complete the necessary paperwork required to enter the US, as he will be included in the final squad."
"The 18-year-old striker has become a huge sensation in his home country, especially following his move to Barcelona this season. Reports in Egypt claimed he was competing for a World Cup place with 18-year-old Zamalek striker Nasser Mansi and Salah Mohsen, the 27-year-old Al-Masry forward. It now appears that Hamza has won that battle. The teenager represented the most inexperienced option among the candidates, but at the same time, the one generating the most excitement among supporters because of the enormous potential he possesses."
"The idea that he could go to a World Cup without yet having made his senior debut for Egypt underlines just how rapid his rise has been. Up until now, he has only represented the African nation at the Under-17 level, so the leap would be enormous. Barcelona are following the situation very closely because the tour"
Hamza Abdelkarim has rapidly gained attention after joining FC Barcelona in January and continuing to play for Barcelona Atlètic’s youth setup. Despite not yet featuring for Barcelona Atlètic, he is expected to be included in Egypt’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He is part of a provisional 50-man shortlist from which Egypt manager Hossam Hassan will select the final squad. Sources indicate federation officials have contacted him to complete required paperwork for entry to the United States, implying his inclusion. His rise has made him a major sensation in Egypt, where he was previously seen as competing for a World Cup place with other Egyptian forwards. His potential World Cup call-up would be a major leap because he has only represented Egypt at the Under-17 level so far.
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