LAFC right back Omar Gaber and Orlando City center back Amro Tarek have made the cut for Egypt’s 29-man FIFA World Cup provisional squad announced Monday.
Egypt national team head coach Hector Cuper will select his final 23-man World Cup roster from this group. While provisional rosters are due to FIFA on May 14, participating teams have until June 4 to finalize their final 23-man squads for the tournament. The 2018 World Cup kicks off on June 14 and Egypt play in Group A against Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
Both Gaber and Tarek were involved in MLS Week 11 action on Sunday and both went the full 90 minutes. Gaber featured at right back for LAFC in their 2-2 home draw against NYCFC. Meanwhile, Tarek and Orlando City were on the losing end of a 2-1 result against rivals Atlanta United FC.
Seattle Sounders center back Kim Kee-hee was not named to Korea Republic’s provisional roster.
Among other squad news, former NY Red Bulls forward Tim Cahill was included in Australia’s 32-man list announced back on May 6.
2018 FIFA World Cup Provisional Rosters:
Group A: Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group B: Iran, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Group C: Australia, Denmark, France, Peru
Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria
Group E: Brazil, Costa Rica, Serbia, Switzerland
Group F: Germany, Korea Republic, Mexico, Sweden
Group G: Belgium, England, Panama, Tunisia
Group H: Colombia, Japan, Poland, Senegal
MLS players on 2018 FIFA World Cup squads:
| Player/Position | Country | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Gaber (D/M) | Egypt | Named to 29-man provisional roster on May 14 |
| Player/Position | Country | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Amro Tarek (D) | Egypt | Named to 29-man provisional roster on May 14 |
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