Barcelona's Hamza Abdelkarim sets World Cup record for youth players

Hamza Abdelkarim, a player from Barcelona's academy, made history during the World Cup clash between Egypt and Australia on July 4, 2026. He came off the bench in the knockout stage match, becoming the first player who had not appeared for Barcelona beyond youth level to do so. Egypt won the match after a penalty shootout, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Abdelkarim's introduction at the 105-minute mark highlighted a significant moment for both the player and the club.

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