Hamza Abdel Karim Enters Egypt's History Through Its Widest Gates

The Egyptian national team continued to reap benefits during its participation in the 2026 World Cup, as the match against New Zealand witnessed a new historic achievement marked by the young talent Hamza Abdel Karim.

At 18 years and 171 days old, Hamza Abdel Karim became the youngest player to secure a victory wearing the Egyptian national team jersey in the history of the World Cup finals, etching his name in the annals of Egyptian football with golden letters.

This historic figure came during the victory achieved by the "Pharaohs" over New Zealand with a score of 3-1 in the second round of the group stage, in a match that witnessed many exceptional moments for the Egyptian team.

This achievement reflects the great confidence the coaching staff has placed in young talents during the tournament, and it also confirms that Egyptian football possesses a promising generation capable of making a difference in the near future.

Hamza Abdel Karim's number is added to the series of positive figures achieved by the Egyptian national team in the current World Cup, most notably achieving their first victory in the history of their World Cup participation, in addition to leading Group G with four points before the final round.

The young player hopes to continue appearing in upcoming matches to strengthen his presence in the tournament and contribute to writing a new chapter in the history of the "Pharaohs" on the global stage.