Hossam Hassan, Egypt's national team coach, has settled on the starting lineup he intends to field against Ethiopia next Friday at the Arab Zouali Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, in the fifth round of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Egypt's Expected Lineup

Goalkeeper: Mohamed El-Shenawy

Defense: Ahmed Nabil Kouka - Mohamed Abdel-Moneim - Rami Rabia - Ahmed Eid

Midfielders: Mahmoud Trezeguet - Marwan Attia - Ahmed Sayed Zizo

Attackers: Omar Marmoush - Mostafa Mohamed - Mohamed Salah