Hamza Abdel Karim Enters History as the Youngest Egyptian Player in the World Cup
Hamza Abdel Karim made history in Egyptian football by becoming the youngest Egyptian player to be called up for the World Cup at the age of 18, after being selected for Egypt's squad participating in the 2026 World Cup.
The young forward, on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona Athletic, is considered one of the most promising rising talents in Egyptian football, having caught attention recently with his performances in youth categories and his strong presence in Spain.
The call-up of Abdel Karim came as a culmination of his rising career, especially after his successful experiences at the youth levels and his noticeable development in recent times, securing his place among the stars of the Egyptian national team in the tournament.
With this achievement, Hamza Abdel Karim breaks the previous record for the youngest Egyptian player in World Cup history, which was held by Ramadan Sobhi in the 2018 World Cup.
The young forward, on loan from Al Ahly to Barcelona Athletic, is considered one of the most promising rising talents in Egyptian football, having caught attention recently with his performances in youth categories and his strong presence in Spain.
The call-up of Abdel Karim came as a culmination of his rising career, especially after his successful experiences at the youth levels and his noticeable development in recent times, securing his place among the stars of the Egyptian national team in the tournament.
With this achievement, Hamza Abdel Karim breaks the previous record for the youngest Egyptian player in World Cup history, which was held by Ramadan Sobhi in the 2018 World Cup.
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