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Mohamed Salah mentors Hamza Abdelkarim at World Cup 2026 with Egypt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Mohamed Salah mentors Hamza Abdelkarim at World Cup 2026 with Egypt

Summary

Mohamed Salah is mentoring teenager Hamza Abdelkarim during Egypt's World Cup 2026 campaign. Abdelkarim, recently called up to the national squad, is on international duty while seeking to make an impression at the tournament. Salah has taken an active role in guiding the young player, believing in his potential to have a successful career. He has reportedly chosen to room with Abdelkarim to offer personal advice and support as the tournament progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Hamza Abdelkarim was called up to Egypt's World Cup 2026 squad.
•Salah has been providing guidance to Abdelkarim during the training camp.
•Abdelkarim has impressed at Barcelona, with a permanent move expected.
•Salah believes Abdelkarim has the talent to succeed in his career.

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7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Signed shirt and a shared room: Barcelona youngster being mentored by Mo Salah at World Cup
1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mohamed Salah emerges as mentor for Barcelona teen Hamza Abdelkarim at World Cup 2026 with Egypt

What they're saying

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Barcelona starlet Hamza Abdelkarim has been taken under the wing of Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah in his country’s training camp for the World Cup.This comes with the frontman viewed as the future of...
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