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Barcelona praises Hamza Abdelkarim’s progress ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Barcelona praises Hamza Abdelkarim’s progress ahead of World Cup

Summary

FC Barcelona expressed confidence in their decision to secure Hamza Abdelkarim’s permanent transfer prior to the 2026 World Cup. The 18-year-old Egyptian striker made history as the youngest Arab player to appear in a World Cup. Barcelona officials noted Abdelkarim’s impressive performance for their Juvenil A team, where he scored six goals in 11 matches. Manager Hansi Flick is closely monitoring his development and may invite him to pre-season training in England, contingent on Egypt’s World Cup progress. The club plans for Abdelkarim to primarily play with Barça Atletic next season while gradually integrating him into the senior squad.

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•Abdelkarim secured a permanent transfer from Al Ahly for €1.5 million.
•He is the youngest Arab player to participate in a World Cup.
•Barcelona intends for him to start with Barça Atletic next season.
•Hansi Flick is looking to assess his skills during pre-season training.
•Abdelkarim scored six goals for the Juvenil A side before his transfer.

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3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick and Barcelona delighted with teenage striker’s progress

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FC Barcelona are increasingly convinced they made the right decision by securing Hamza Abdelkarim’s permanent transfer before the start of the 2026 World Cup.The Egyptian striker has quickly become ...
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