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Barcelona 18-year-old starlet set to be called up for the World Cup by national team
TL;DR
Barcelona's 18-year-old starlet Hamza Abdelkarim is expected to be called up for Egypt's World Cup squad. Despite not playing for Barça Atletic yet, he has been making headlines with his performances in the Juvenil A side.
Key points
- Hamza Abdelkarim is 18 years old.
- He is a forward for Barcelona's Juvenil A team.
- He is expected to be called up for Egypt's World Cup squad.
- The World Cup will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- Barcelona may trigger a purchase option for him from Al-Ahly.
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Hamza Abdelkarim
Barcelona 18-year-old starlet set to be called up for the World Cup by national team
Hamza Abdelkarim’s rise continues at a remarkable speed. Despite not yet featuring for Barça Atletic since arriving at FC Barcelona in January, and instead playing for Pol Planas’ Juvenil A side, the young forward keeps making headlines.
While Barça appear increasingly willing to trigger the purchase option they hold with Al-Ahly, his parent club, the teenager is now in the spotlight because he is expected to be included in Egypt’s squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Hamza set to be called up by Egypt
Indeed, according to SPORT, Hamza will be a part of the Egyptian national team squad that will fly to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next month.
The 18-year-old striker is part of a provisional 50-man shortlist from which Egypt manager Hossam Hassan would select his final World Cup squad.
Now, SPORT, citing sources within the Egyptian Football Federation, claims that Hassan and members of the federation have contacted the striker and informed him to complete the necessary paperwork required to enter the US, as he will be included in the final squad.
A phenomenon in Egypt
The 18-year-old striker has become a huge sensation in his home country, especially following his move to Barcelona this season.
Q&A
Who is Hamza Abdelkarim and why is he significant for Egypt's World Cup squad?
Hamza Abdelkarim is an 18-year-old forward from Barcelona, expected to be included in Egypt's World Cup squad due to his impressive performances at the youth level.
What has Hamza Abdelkarim achieved at Barcelona so far?
Since joining FC Barcelona in January, Hamza Abdelkarim has not yet played for Barça Atletic but has made headlines while playing for the Juvenil A side.
Which countries will host the World Cup where Hamza Abdelkarim might play?
The World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
