Barcelona prospect Hamza Abdelkarim takes another step on World Cup stage | OneFootball

Being the global superstars they are, players like Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri, etc. would attract the attention of most of the spectators during the World Cup 2026. However, FC Barcelona would also be keeping a close eye on the youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, who has been called up by his Egyptian national team for the global competition.

The forward recently made history with Egpyt, as he became the youngest player in the national team’s history to make his debut for the senior team in a World Cup. He did so during The Pharoahs’ first group stage game against a side as difficult as Belgium, that ended in a 1-1 draw. The youngster played 14 minutes that in that game.

However, this was not a cursory or customary appearance, which, as Mundo Deportivo has noted, is confirmed by the fact that he again played for another 14 minutes in his side’s second game in the World Cup, against New Zealand, that ended up in a 1-3 win for his side. He came on the pitch while the game was still not decided, and stood at 1-2 in Egypt favor.

The Barcelona forward, although not able to participate in the goal that was scored with him on the pitch, still showed glimpses of his attacking talent. He pressed relentlessly high up on the pitch, and could also have got a shot on target as he received a good cross from Mohamed Salah, but the play was stopped as referee whistled for a foul from the youngster on a defender.

Adding another 14 minutes, this experience of playing in the World Cup would definitely be a highly valuable one for the young Hamza Abdelkarim. Meanwhile, his club career is also going through a very exciting time, as from Al-Hilal, and this €1.5 million option can be exercised in the coming few days.