Omar Marmoush is in Egypt's squad, but he is not in the starting lineup against Argentina in the WM 2026 round of 16 on Tuesday, July 7. The Manchester City forward is the second-biggest name for Egypt after Mohamed Salah, which makes his absence from the opening XI a notable selection decision.
The key detail is that Marmoush is available to Egypt. The question around whether Omar Marmoush is injured, suspended, or simply omitted from the team has a clear answer here: neither injury nor suspension is the reason he is out of the starting side.
What it means for Egypt
Hossam Hassan is going with a different starting option for one of Egypt's biggest matches of the tournament. That does not remove Marmoush from the game entirely, but it does mean Egypt will begin the match without one of its most recognizable attackers on the field.
For a knockout match against Argentina in the World Cup, lineup choices carry extra weight. Egypt and Omar Marmoush will still be part of the wider discussion before kickoff, but the immediate takeaway is simple: Marmoush is present, available and not in the XI.
For readers following the wider tournament picture, this also fits into the ongoing question of whether Marmoush is being used from the start or held back for a different role. For more context on his tournament involvement, see Omar Marmoush watch: New Zealand seek first World Cup win Sunday.
