Strengths and Weaknesses of the Egyptian National Team Before the World Cup

The Egyptian national team is preparing to compete in the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Egyptian national team is in Group G, which also includes the teams of Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.

The Egyptian national team possesses several strengths, including the stability of the technical staff and tactical flexibility under Hossam Hassan, bolstered by an exceptional lineup. This lineup combines professionals in Europe like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, with prominent local pillars such as Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mostafa Shobeir, and Marwan Attia.

As for the weaknesses, the "Pharaohs" team suffers from a lack of ready substitutes in some positions, particularly in the center-forward role. The exclusion of Mostafa Mohamed has revealed a genuine crisis in the striker position.

This shortage forces the coaching staff to employ Omar Marmoush as a forward, even though it's not his original position, or to rely on young players lacking experience, such as Hamza Abdel Karim.

The Egyptian national team will face the Belgian national team in the first round on Monday, June 15, at Lumen Field Stadium.