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2026 WCQ: Egypt winger ruled out of the squad due to injury

Hossam Ahmed

Egypt and Pyramids FC forward Ibrahim Adel. Photo Credit: Egyptian Football Association
Egypt and Pyramids FC forward Ibrahim Adel. Photo Credit: Egyptian Football Association

Egypt national team winger Ibrahim Adel has been ruled out of the squad for the upcoming match against Sierra Leone in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying due to injury.


The X-ray scans that were done under the supervision of the team’s medical staff, led by Dr. Mohamed Abou El-Ela, confirmed that scans revealed a Grade 2 muscle strain in his groin. As a result, he will require a recovery period and has been excluded from the squad.


Egypt will face Sierra Leone on Tuesday at 7:00 PM GMT (9:00 PM Cairo time) at Cairo International Stadium as part of the sixth round of the qualifiers.


Group A standings from the African region of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying:


1- Egypt – 13 points

2- Burkina Faso – 8 points

3- Sierra Leone – 8 points

4- Guinea-Bissau – 6 points

5- Ethiopia – 3 points

6- Djibouti – 1 point

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