Has Hossam Abdelsalam played in a World Cup before?

Egypt has appeared in 4 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Hossam Abdelsalam's full international history.

What position does Hossam Abdelsalam play?

Hossam Abdelsalam plays as a defender for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Egypt in at the 2026 World Cup?

Egypt are in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand.

When does Egypt play at the World Cup?

Egypt's first match is on 2026-06-15 against Belgium at Lumen Field, Seattle.

How old is Hossam Abdelsalam?

Hossam Abdelsalam is 25 years old.

Hossam Abdelsalam – Egypt | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Hossam Abdelsalam

Hossam Abdelmaguid Abdelsalam Abdelmaguid

Date of BirthApril 30, 2001 (age 25)

Place of Birth—

Height / Weight185 / 85

PositionDefender

Current ClubZamalek SC

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	3	0	0
World Cup	1	0	0
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification	1	0	0
Africa Cup of Nations	4	0	0
CAF Confederation Cup	12	2	0
Premier League	25	4	0
Super Cup	2	1	0
CAF Super Cup	5	0	1
Olympics Men	6	0	0
Cup	2	0	0
All Competitions	61	7	1

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World Cup 2026

Group G →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	4	5
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	2	5
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

2026-06-15Belgium vs EgyptLumen Field, Seattle→2026-06-21New Zealand vs EgyptBC Place, Vancouver→2026-06-26Egypt vs IranLumen Field, Seattle→

2026 tournament outlook

Hossam Abdelsalam will represent Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran, New Zealand. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Belgium at Lumen Field, Seattle. As a defender, Abdelsalam will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Egypt's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Egypt at the 2026 World Cup

Hossam Abdelsalam is part of the Egypt squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Hossam Hassan, alongside Ahmed El Shenawy, Hossam Abdelmaguid, Emam Ashour, and Osama Faisal among the key players.

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