Egypt U17 head coach Hussein Abdel Latif has announced the official 23-man squad for the 2026 Gulf Cup, which is scheduled to begin in Qatar on October 17, with several Arab national teams taking part.

The coaching staff has selected 23 players to represent Egypt in the tournament.

The young Pharaohs will face Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen in a series of important matches that will test their abilities.

Egypt's young national team hopes to deliver strong performances throughout the competition.

The tournament will also give the players valuable international experience and the opportunity to compete against different Arab football teams.

Travel and Fixtures

Egypt's U17 national team is scheduled to travel to Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday morning, October 14, three days before the tournament begins on Saturday, October 17.

Egypt will compete in a group alongside four Arab teams: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen.

These matches are expected to provide a valuable challenge for the young Pharaohs.

Head coach Hussein Abdel Latif and his staff aim to use the competition to assess the players' technical and physical fitness, improve teamwork, and help the squad develop a better understanding on the pitch.

Egypt Squad

Hussein Abdel Latif has selected 23 players for the tournament, including three goalkeepers, seven defenders, ten midfielders, and three forwards.

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The full Egypt U17 squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Malek Amr, Mohamed Obeid, Abdelaziz Mahmoud.

Defenders: Mohamed El Sayed, Adam Youssef, Amir Hassan, Yassin Tamer, Adel Alaa, Ezzat Abdelmoez, Mohamed Gamal.

Midfielders: Ahmed Bashir, Omar Abdelrahim, Seif Karim, Youssef Abdallah, Seif Amir, Adam El Kazzaz, Daniel Tamer, Ziad Saudi, Ahmed Safwat, Adham Hassib.

Forwards: Khaled Mokhtar, Amir Abou El Ezz, Khaled Mahmoud.

The squad includes several young talents who will be looking to prove themselves on the international stage.

The Gulf Cup offers them an important opportunity to gain experience against teams with different playing styles.

Egypt's participation in the tournament is an important step in the team's development.

The coaching staff will be looking to achieve positive results while improving the players' performances and preparing them for future international competitions.