Egypt’s U-20 Team Exits World Cup at Group Stage

Egypt’s U-20 national team has officially bowed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup currently taking place in Chile, failing to advance to the Round of 16. 

Despite a glimmer of hope to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, the group stage results sealed their early exit.

The fifth round of matches closed the door on Egypt’s qualification chances. 

Morocco’s loss to Mexico, Spain’s victory over Brazil, Australia’s 3-0 win against Cuba, France defeating New Caledonia, and South Africa’s win over the United States ensured Egypt could not progress. 

Meanwhile, South Korea and Spain have secured spots as the best third-placed teams so far, with Australia and France awaiting the final results from Group F.

Egypt finished third in Group A with 3 points, trailing hosts Chile on fair-play criteria after tying on all other metrics.

Squad Led by Osama Nabih

Coach Osama Nabih had called up a 21-player squad for the tournament:

Goalkeepers: Abdel Monem Tamer (ZED), Ahmed Wahab (Al-Masry), Ahmed Manshawi (Al-Ittihad Alexandria)

Defenders: Ahmed Nail (Haras El-Hodood), Ahmed Abdin (Al-Ahly), Abdullah Bostangi (ZED), Moataz Mohamed (Haras El-Hodood), Moamen Sherif (Al-Ittihad Alexandria), Mohab Sami (ENPPI)

Midfielders: Ahmed Khaled Kabaka (ZED), Mohamed El-Sayed (Zamalek), Ahmed Waheed (Ghazl El-Mahalla), Seif Safaga (ENPPI), Salim Taleb (Hertha Berlin), Thibault Gabriel (Mainz)

Forwards: Mohamed Abdullah (Al-Ahly), Omar Said Moawad (Al-Ahly), Hamed Abdullah (ENPPI), Amr “Bibo” (Aarau, Switzerland), Yassin Atef (Al-Ahly), Omar Khidr (Aston Villa), Ahmed Sharaf (Al-Masry), Mohamed Haitham (Al-Ahly)