Egypt's national youth team, led by coach Hussein Abdel Latif, conducted their main training session in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The team is preparing to face South Korea in the opening match of the International Friendship Tournament, which will take place from September 24 to October 3. The training session was attended by 22 players, who are set to represent Egypt in the tournament.
The technical staff of the youth team focused on implementing tactical drills during the training session, after studying the Korean team and identifying their strengths and weaknesses. This was done to prepare the players for the upcoming match against Korea. The team's staff emphasized the importance of the opening match, which will serve as a strong test for the team during their preparation period.
The training session witnessed a high level of competition among the players, as they vie for a spot in the starting lineup against Korea. The technical staff urged the players to focus during training and implement the technical instructions, particularly given the significance of the opening match in the International Friendship Tournament.
Dr. Walid Darwish, a member of the Egyptian Football Association's board of directors and head of the youth team's mission, addressed the players before the start of the training session. He emphasized that the match against Korea will be the team's first real test ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Darwish encouraged the players to approach the tournament with a professional mindset and make the most of the upcoming matches.
The International Friendship Tournament will provide Egypt's youth team with a valuable opportunity to gain experience and prepare for future competitions. The team's performance in the tournament will be closely monitored, as they look to make a strong impression on the international stage. The team's technical staff will be working to ensure that the players are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
Egypt's youth team has been training intensively in Geneva, and the players are eager to showcase their skills against Korea. The team's coach, Hussein Abdel Latif, is confident that his team will be able to compete at a high level and achieve a positive result in the tournament. The team's fans back in Egypt will be following their progress closely.
The match against Korea will take place on September 24, 2026, and will mark the beginning of Egypt's campaign in the International Friendship Tournament. The team's performance in the tournament will be an important indicator of their progress and development, as they look to build on their recent successes and make a strong impact on the international stage.
Key points
- Egypt's U2009 team to face Korea in International Friendship Tournament opener
- Team conducts main training session in Geneva ahead of match
- Tournament to provide valuable experience for Egypt's youth team
