If it has not reached the last four of the World Cup since the 2001 edition in France (4th place), Egypt promises to be a formidable opponent, very complete, with many players playing in Europe including four in the Championship from France: Yahia Omar (Paris-SG), Mohammad Sanad (Nîmes), Seif Elderaa (Limoges) and Ahmed Hesham (Montpellier, injured during the competition).