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The Egyptian Football Association announced the injuries of players Hamdi Fathi and Hossam Abd El-Majid after the New Zealand match in the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
Ibrahim Hassan, the manager of the Egyptian national football team, confirmed that the X-rays taken by Hamdi Fathi, a player on the Egyptian national football team, under the supervision of Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Ela, the team's doctor, showed that the player suffered an injury to his hamstring during the New Zealand match.
Why it matters?
The Egyptian national football team had achieved a 3-1 win, scoring their first victory in the World Cup after 4 participations and reaching their fourth point in the group, ensuring a high probability of qualifying for the round of 32.
What comes next?
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt vs Belgium | 2026-06-15 | 1-1 |
| Egypt vs Iran | 2026-06-27 | - |
Fathi left the match at the 41st minute due to injury, and Rami Rabia replaced him, while Abd El-Majid was substituted out after the injury and replaced by Mohamed Abd El-Moneim, in a sixth exceptional substitution after the head injury.
