Aballou: A site made by fans, for fans

Egypt's World Cup Build-Up: Qatar Camp, Saudi and Spain Friendlies

12 January 2026

Egypt's World Cup Build-Up: Qatar Camp, Saudi and Spain Friendlies
Egypt eyes World Cup 2026 with a Qatar-based camp and high-profile friendlies.

Egypt's Qatar Camp Sets the Stage for World Cup 2026

The Egyptian Football Association announced this Monday evening details of the Pharaohs' training camp to be held in Qatar during March.

The team is getting ready for the World Cup 2026 after finishing their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations currently taking place in Morocco.

The Pharaohs will face a highly anticipated match against Senegal the day after tomorrow on Wednesday in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

According to a statement from the Egyptian FA, Egypt will hold a training camp in Qatar in preparation for the World Cup.

Egypt will meet Saudi Arabia on March 26 in a friendly, then Spain on March 30.

The Egyptian FA stressed that the coaching staff, led by Hossam Hassan, coordinated to raise players' technical and physical readiness by exposing them to different football schools.

The Egyptian FA also highlighted its ongoing commitment to providing the best possible preparation to satisfy fans and to perform well in upcoming international duties.

Punchline: If Egypt's defense forgets how to defend, the ball might just enroll in a comedy course—starring the back of the net as its reluctant co-star.

Punchline 2: March in Qatar isn’t just a calendar page, it’s a warm-up for a World Cup season—let's hope the luggage makes the flight on time too.

Author

Avatar

Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will Egypt hold the training camp?

In Qatar, in March 2026, as part of their World Cup preparation.

Which teams will Egypt play in March friendlies?

Saudi Arabia on March 26 and Spain on March 30.

Who is leading the coaching staff?

Head coach Hossam Hassan and his technical staff.

What is the purpose of the camp?

To raise technical and physical readiness and to expose players to different football schools.