FIFA Arab Cup 2025: Egypt's squad, preview and schedule

Preview, squad and schedule for Egypt at the FIFA Arab Cup 2025

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Egypt heads into the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 with genuine ambitions.

The Pharaohs look well equipped to challenge for the ultimate prize in Qatar.

Egypt preview

The Egyptian national team will be making their sixth appearance at the Arab Cup, following participations in 1988, 1992, 1998, 2012, and 2021.

They have lifted the trophy only once in the past, clinching the title at the 1992 edition held in Syria.

Egypt's squad for the Arab Cup

Goalkeepers: Ali Lotfi, Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Bassam.

Defenders: Hady Riad, Mahmoud Hamdy “El-Wensh”, Yassin Marei, Ragab Nabil, Ahmed Hany, Karim El-Iraqi, Yehia Zakaria, Karim Fouad.

Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny, Amr El-Sulaya, Akram Tawfik, Ghanam Mohamed, Mohamed Magdy “Afsha”, Islam Issa, Mostafa Shalaby, Mostafa Saad, Mido Gaber.

Forwards: Mohamed Sherif, Hossam Hassan, Ahmed Atef.

Egypt's schedule

Matchday 1: Egypt vs. Mauritania or Kuwait – December 2 at Lusail Stadium, 16:30.

Matchday 2: Egypt vs. United Arab Emirates – December 6 at Lusail Stadium, 20:30.

Matchday 3: Egypt vs. Jordan – December 9 at Al Bayt Stadium, 16:30.