Hossam Abdelmaguid suffers injury in Egypt's match against New Zealand

What happened?

The Egypt national team faced New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, and Hossam Abdelmaguid was injured in the final minutes of the match.

Hossam Abdelmaguid suffered a nasty knock during an aerial challenge for the ball, where the ball ricocheted into his face, leaving his eye visibly affected.

FIFA's doctors ordered the player to come off, as the swelling prevented him from seeing clearly.

Why does Egypt care about this injury?

Hossam Abdelmaguid's injury raises concerns among Egypt's fans, as the player is considered one of the key names in the lineup.

What comes next?

Hossam Abdelmaguid's condition will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and its impact on the team's performance in upcoming matches.