Egypt coach identifies Hamza Abdelkarim as Salah's potential successor
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 3:22 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Hamza Abdelkarim, a new signing for Barcelona, is being highlighted by Egypt's coach as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. The coach believes that Abdelkarim has the ability to emerge as a talisman for the national team during the FIFA World Cup. Abdelkarim's performance in the tournament could serve as a proving ground for his future role in the squad, especially after his transition to Barcelona.
- •Hamza Abdelkarim recently signed with Barcelona
- •Egypt's coach sees him as a future leader
- •Abdelkarim may play a significant role in the World Cup
- 3:54 AMESPN Soccer — Egypt coach tabs Barça teen as Salah successor
"New Barcelona signing Hamza Abdelkarim is ready to star at the FIFA World Cup, and could prove that he'll be the player to one day take the mantle from Mohamed Salah as Egypt's talisman.
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