Egypt national football team started its preparations for the 2026 World Cup, holding its first training session in Spokane, USA. The team is led by coach Hossam Hassan, who is preparing the team for the upcoming match against Belgium in the opening match of the World Cup. The match between Egypt and Belgium has generated significant interest from fans and the media, as it represents the first official test for the Egyptians in the World Cup, amidst hopes of achieving a strong start in the tournament. The team's technical and administrative staff are working to prepare the players in the best possible way before the match, through a comprehensive preparation program that includes physical, technical, and tactical aspects. The first training session of the Egyptian team was held at Gonzaga University Stadium in Spokane, USA, and witnessed a lively and focused atmosphere from all the players with the start of the final stage of preparation before the upcoming match. The team's technical staff began the training with a series of physical and warm-up exercises to raise the players' fitness levels and prepare them after the journey and arrival in the United States. As well, Hossam Hassan and his assistant staff have been following the players' physical and technical condition, and have laid the first touches on the preparation plan for the Belgian team. The training included a series of technical and tactical exercises that focused on the speed of the ball and collective movements inside the field, as well as some exercises for the attacking and defensive phases. The training ended with a strong competition between the players, which witnessed a big competition and a clear desire from everyone to prove their worth and get a chance to participate in the upcoming match. The competition resulted in a win for the team that included Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush, Yasser Ibrahim, Mohamed Suleiman, Hossam Abdel Majid, Mahmoud Saber, Hisham Hassan, and Tarik Alaa. The team's technical staff hopes to take advantage of the current camp period to achieve a higher level of cohesion among the players, especially with the importance of the first match in determining the features of the team's journey during the group stage. The Egyptian fans are waiting for a strong appearance from the Pharaohs in the tournament, with great hopes of achieving positive results and writing a new page in the history of Egyptian participation in the World Cup.