The Absence of Salah and Marmoush from Egypt's National Team Photo Session Before the World Cup

The absence of the duo Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush from the official photoshoot session of the Egyptian national team before the start of the 2026 World Cup raised many questions among fans, especially since the session was attended by most of the national team players and the coaching staff.

According to Egyptian media, the absence of the players was not due to any crisis or technical decision, but rather because they had commitments with their clubs, which delayed their joining the camp compared to the other players.

Reports confirmed that Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, and Omar Marmoush, the Manchester City player, will naturally join the national team's preparations once the procedures and arrangements for their travel and gathering with the squad are completed.

Sources within the Egyptian national team clarified that the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, is in constant communication with the players, and there are no concerns regarding their readiness or participation in the preparatory matches leading up to the World Cup.

Salah and Marmoush are considered key pillars of the Egyptian national team in the upcoming World Cup, as the coaching staff heavily relies on them to lead the offensive line during the tournament.