The Egyptian U-17 national team, born in 2009, returned to Cairo on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after taking part in the friendly International Friendship Tournament in Switzerland. The team was led by Waleed Darwish, a member of the Egyptian Football Association's board of directors and supervisor of the team, and coached by Hussein Abdel Latif. The tournament was part of the team's preparation for the U-17 World Cup.
During their stay in Switzerland, the team played several strong matches against teams such as South Korea, England, Colombia, and Canada. These matches were part of the team's plan to increase their readiness and gain experience against different football schools before participating in upcoming competitions. The team's performance in these matches will help the coaching staff assess the team's strengths and weaknesses.
The Egyptian team will now focus on the Gulf Cup for U-17 teams, scheduled to take place in Qatar starting on October 17, 2026. The tournament is considered crucial for the team's preparation for the World Cup, and the coaching staff will use it as an opportunity to fine-tune the team's strategy and build on the experience gained in Switzerland.
The U-17 World Cup will take place starting on November 19, 2026, and Egypt has been drawn in Group A alongside Qatar, Panama, and Greece. The team's goal is to make the most of the remaining time to prepare the players and reach the highest level of readiness before the tournament. The team's performance in the World Cup will be closely watched by Egyptian football fans.
The team's participation in the Gulf Cup and the World Cup is seen as an opportunity for the players to gain experience and exposure against top-level teams. The team's coaching staff will be working hard to ensure that the players are well-prepared and motivated to perform at their best. The team's fans are eagerly awaiting the team's performance in the upcoming tournaments.
Egypt's U-17 national team has been training hard to make a strong impression in the World Cup. The team's players have been working on their skills and fitness to ensure that they are ready for the challenges ahead. The team's success in the World Cup will depend on their ability to work together as a team and execute their strategy effectively.
The Egyptian Football Association is providing full support to the team, and the fans are optimistic about the team's chances in the World Cup. With the right preparation and mindset, the team has the potential to make a strong impact in the tournament. The team's performance will be a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the players and the coaching staff.
Key points
- Egypt's U-17 national team returns to Cairo after participating in a friendly tournament in Switzerland.
- The team will participate in the Gulf Cup for U-17 teams in Qatar before the World Cup.
- Egypt has been drawn in Group A of the U-17 World Cup alongside Qatar, Panama, and Greece.
