Cairo, ⁠May 30 (Reuters) - Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s talismanic winger, will ⁠head Egypt’s final squad for the 2026 World ‌Cup in North America next month, coach Hossam Hassan said on Saturday.

The squad lineup featured few surprises, except for the inclusion ​of rising striker Hamza Abdel Karim. ⁠The 18-year-old is on ⁠loan from Egyptian giants Al Ahly to Barcelona Atletic, ⁠the reserve ‌side of the La Liga champions.