Barcelona’s recent winter acquisition, Hamza Abdelkarim, has been recognized for his consistent strong performances at the club level with an official call-up for the 2026 World Cup.
The young talent, Abdelkarim, joined Barcelona on a temporary loan deal from Al Ahly during the January transfer window. The 18-year-old, long regarded as a future star in his native Egypt, has since made a significant impact playing for the Catalan club.
After a period awaiting registration, Abdelkarim found his rhythm with the club’s U19 team, scoring six goals in eight league appearances. Consequently, his move to Camp Nou is anticipated to become permanent this summer.
As mentioned, the young forward’s achievements in Spain have not gone unnoticed in his home country of Egypt.
Confirmed on social media on Thursday, Abdelkarim has been included in Egypt’s final squad for the upcoming World Cup.
English Translation:
Barcelona’s winter signing Hamza Abdelkarim has been rewarded for his ongoing excellence at club level this week.
This comes in the form of an official call-up for the 2026 World Cup.
Youngster Abdelkarim linked up with Barcelona during the January transfer window, on a short-term loan deal from Al Ahly.
And the 18-year-old, long considered a star in the making in his home country of Egypt, has since gone on to impress in Blaugrana colours.
Lining out for the club’s U19s, after a frustrating spell awaiting registration, Abdelkarim has found the net six times in eight league appearances.
His Camp Nou switch is therefore expected to be made permanent in the summer.
And as alluded to above, the young frontman’s endeavours in Spain have not gone at all unrecognised in his native Egypt…
As confirmed across social media on Thursday, Abdelkarim has been included in Egypt’s final squad for the upcoming World Cup.
