Egypt's under-17 national team, born in 2009, concluded their training on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in preparation for their match against China in the semifinals of the Gulf Cup. The team, led by coach Ashraf Abdel Moneim, will face China on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 8:15 PM Egyptian time at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium. The tournament is being held in Qatar and features 10 teams, including 8 from the Gulf region and Egypt and China as guest teams.
The Egyptian team qualified for the semifinals after topping Group 2 with a perfect record of 12 points from four wins. They defeated Saudi Arabia 5-0, Kuwait 3-0, Yemen 5-1, and Iraq 5-0. The team scored 18 goals and conceded only one goal in the group stage. Egypt's squad for the tournament includes goalkeepers Malek Amr, Mohamed Obeid, and Abdel Aziz Mahmoud, defenders Mohamed El-Sayed, Adam Youssef, Amir Hassan, Yassin Tamer, Adel Alla, Ezzat Abdelmaez, and Mohamed Gamal.
The midfielders include Ahmed Bashir, Omar Abdelrahim, Seif Karim, Youssef Abdullah, Seif Amir, Adam Al-Qazzaz, Daniel Tamer, Zeiad Saudi, Ahmed Safwat, and Adham Haseeb. The forwards are Khaled Moukhtar, Amir Aboul-Ezz, and Khaled Mahmoud. The team's participation in the Gulf Cup is part of their preparation for the 2026 Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, which will feature 48 teams.
The 2026 Under-17 World Cup will take place from November 19 to December 13. Egypt is grouped with Qatar, Panama, and Greece in the tournament. The Gulf Cup semifinals will also feature a match between the UAE and Yemen. The tournament is being broadcast on Al Kass Sports Channel, which is the official broadcaster of the event.
Egypt's match against China on Sunday will be a crucial test for the team as they seek to advance to the final. The team's performance in the Gulf Cup has been impressive so far, with a convincing win over Iraq in their last group stage match. The team's coach, Ashraf Abdel Moneim, will be hoping to guide his team to victory against China.
The Gulf Cup is an important tournament for the teams participating, as it provides a platform for them to test their skills and prepare for the Under-17 World Cup. Egypt's participation in the tournament is seen as a crucial part of their preparation for the World Cup. The team's fans will be eagerly waiting for their team's performance against China on Sunday.
The match between Egypt and China will be a significant encounter, with both teams seeking to advance to the final. The winner of the match will face the winner of the match between the UAE and Yemen in the final. The Gulf Cup is a prestigious tournament in the region, and Egypt's participation in it is seen as an important step in their preparation for the World Cup.
Key points
- Egypt's under-17 team concludes training for China match in Gulf Cup semis
- Egypt seeks to advance to Gulf Cup final against China
- Egypt prepares for 2026 Under-17 World Cup in Qatar
